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Light-seeds are planted in the souls of God’s people, Joy-seeds are planted in good heart-soil. –Psalm 97:11 MSG

November 26, 2022

How to Increase Your Joy

Light-seeds are planted in the souls of God’s people, Joy-seeds are planted in good heart-soil. –Psalm 97:11 MSG

On a scale of 1 to 10, what has your joy level been lately? Has it been registering in the lower digits? If so, perhaps it’s time for you to reach beyond yourself and bless someone else. Here’s an acronym for the word JOY—Jesus, Others, You.Jesus – May the “JOY of the Lord” JESUS be “your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10 NIV).Others – “Love OTHERS as well as you love yourself” (Matthew 22:39 MSG).You – YOU “are created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, so that

prayer focuses

Pray that the Joy of the Lord will sustain you through whatever you’re facing.

Ask the Holy Spirit to show you someone to whom you can be a joyful blessing.

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Barbara Alpert

Barbara was a wife, mother, and grandma who sought to love the LORD with all her heart, soul & strength. She has authored several books for adults and children. She has enjoyed mentoring other writers and seeing them turn their manuscripts into published masterpieces for God's glory. She believed that every person has a God-story within them to be told and shared. Barbara passed away peacefully in November 2023, but Bayside continues to remember and honor her legacy by sharing devotionals written by her in order to inspire and encourage others.