John 10: 10
The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I come that you may have life and have life abundantly.
Jesus says the thief, comes to steal, kill, and destroy. What has the thief stolen in your life? God gives us joy, because the Scripture says the joy of the Lord is our strength. Your joy of the Lord is your strength to stand firm and move in what God has for you. You see, Satan will press you down, He will oppress you, and try to keep you in a place or situation that is slowly killing and destroy your joy and your life.
Satan can tempt us, and put thoughts in our mind, but he can not keep us from following the Lord. Have you or are you currently being oppressed or depressed? STOP and think, do I have inner joy, peace, and Love?
Jesus came to deliver us from our sins and give us Eternal Life. You Eternal Life started immediately when you accept Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord. You see, the Holy Spirit came to dwell within you. You have the joy of the Lord, you have peace, and you have love. How do I know what I have within me, you may ask. I know because the joy of the Lord is your strength, God gives us peace beyond all understanding, and love is the greatest of all gifts.
I have been in a situation where I lost my joy and peace. I asked the Lord to open my eyes so I can see. I asked for understanding and wisdom. I was very honest with God, I told Him how I felt. I felt defeated and oppressed. I knew Jesus so I needed Jesus to give me steps to walk with Him.
Jesus began to restore His joy, I stood strong, He restored my peace, and God's love. Suddenly I had such a desire to write and speak helping people realize there is hope within you. You have enough faith within you to move mountains and you do not have to be righteous, you have been made righteous through Jesus.
Are you tired of living a defeated life? Are tired of being in a situation where you are not happy and your joy and peace has been oppressed?
If you say yes then please pray with me.
Father in JESUS Name I come to you confessing I am not joyful, or peaceful, and I am tired of the struggle each day. Jesus I ask YOU to forgive me for settling for less than You promised. I ask YOU to restore Your joy and Your peace within me. I comment now to follow You regardless of the cost. Thank You Jesus.