A Developing Joy

I am joy, the source of all joy, just as I am love and peace and hope. For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17 ESV). 

Allow my Spirit to conquer you and liberate you from death and lack. Tell me all, not just as a servant but as a friend, for my love is already poured out for you and never ends. Full lasting joy only comes from me, so keep on setting aside your soul with its demands, consciously putting it down lower than me, and allow my Spirit to bubble up in you.

Ask me for demonstrations of my peace and joy. Tune in your heart to meet with me as your strong brother. Step closer, restfully meditating that you are my bride and my lover. I know you intimately and my heart is for you to know so many aspects of my nature, as well as my joy. Keep coming closer, I will not walk away.

Activation: Ask God what type of intimacy you have with him. Ask him how to grow in this area that your joy may be strong, in all circumstances. Imagine feeling your joy reaching to another level by coming into God’s presence. Read Song of Songs chapter one verses 1 to 4 and soak up His utter delight in you.

Psalm 16:11 (ESV) 

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures for evermore.

Revelation 3:20-21 (MSG)

Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the door, I’ll come right in and sit down to supper with you. Conquerors will sit alongside me at the head table, just as I, having conquered, took the place of honour at the side of my Father. That’s my gift to the conquerors!