The Bible says, “…And do not be worried, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and your stronghold.” Read Nehemiah 8:10 (AMP). Notice what it says, “The joy of the Lord.” Not the joy of money, career or reaching attainable heights. Let me add this caveat, I am not against money or career, not at all, however, we should not let these things determine our joy in life. These earthly and material things will surely bring happiness, but that is not the sum total of where your joy comes from. Watch this beloved, we find refuge in the joy of the Lord. When joy arises, the enemy is paralysed, hence the Bible says, “With praises from children and from tiny infants, you have built a fortress. It makes your enemies silent, and all who turn against you are left speechless..” Read Psalm 81:2 (KJV). Can you see what I am showing you? Praise builds a fortress around you; this is an amazing truth. Continue reading “Wake up to a brand new day: Awaken to the Joy of the Lord – Part 5” →