Publication date Sep 30, 2021

The blessings of joy

Publication date Sep 30, 2021

The more I study the gift of joy, the more I want to access it. Joy is available to you every day. You can laugh more and be more productive. The Bible says, “For You grant him lasting blessings; You give him great joy by allowing him into Your presence.” (Psalms 21:6, NET) If you take a few moments to analyze this verse, you’ll find three more secrets about joy:

  1. God will grant you blessings that last. Gratitude will pour out of your mouth.
  2. God promises to give you joy. In other words, joy is a gift directly tied to blessings.
  3. God will allow you to enter into His presence. The psalmist says, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give Him thanks! Praise His name!” (Psalms 100:4, NET) 

friend, are you positioned for blessings? God wants to shower you with blessings that can come in many forms. You may receive a new job or a promotion. You may access a grant to start a new company or a scholarship to finally get your college degree. Blessings bring great joy, don’t they?

I’m entering a new season in my life. COVID-19 has caused me to reevaluate my life and make a few dramatic changes. Change is hard, but I’ve really tried to focus on my blessings. I’ve been thanking God a lot lately. I know I don’t deserve these blessings, but I also know that God is good and generous. 

Do you remember the old Sunday school song that helped us develop an attitude of gratitude?

Count your blessings; name them one by one. Count your blessings; see what God has done. Count your blessings; name them one by one.Count your many blessings; see what God has done.

friend, if you give thanks for your blessings, you will experience more joy, and you will overflow with it. Oh, by the way, you are a miracle. And I love you more than donuts. 

Paul Marc Goulet
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