Radiate - What a great word. Here is the definition from dictionary.com: to extend, spread, or move like rays or radii from a center.
Let's take a look. Does your life radiate with joy?
Nehemiah 8:10 reminds us that "...the joy of the Lord is your strength."
There is a big difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is a feeling that we can experience, but joy... Joy comes from deep within. I love what the book says about joy:
Joy naturally bubbles up when you begin expressing gratitude for what you have rather than focusing our attention on areas of lack.
Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. It will naturally grow inside of you as you focus on Jesus and spend time with and grow in Him.
Reflect for a few minutes:
*When in your life have you felt the most joy?
*What things in your life do you allow to steal your joy?
Jesus made some a promise to His disciples regarding joy. Look atJohn 16:22. Go ahead and click the link, it will just take a second. :) Our joy in Jesus can never be taken away.
In John 20:19-20 we see that the disciples true overwhelming joy when they were in the presence of Jesus.
Psalm 16:11 reminds us that we can also find joy in His presence. In fact, it is promised to us.
Check out these verses: Psalm 33:21, Psalm 63:5, Psalm 64:10, Psalm 97:12 and 1 Peter 1:8.
Ladies, it all begins with Jesus. Are you letting anything get in the way?
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