January Joy~ Week 1-2 insights

Dear Daughter!

Yes I typed that with the excitement I have felt walking through these first two weeks of January's JOY devotional with you.
I pray you have been blessed on this journey with me. That you've found a stead rhythm that beats to each and every scripture that we walk through together.

A few quick notes of feedback that I've written down as I spend my time in JOY:
*Scripture size. Ya'll! I know your girl will be 42 this year, but this is a bit to tiny and has me questioning my latest eye exam. February will be larger and more comfortable to read. 
*Worship play list. I am a mood setter. In most things, but am a but even more so in my quiet time. I often find myself getting up at 5AM just to have that distraction free quiet time, dim lights and music going. My date with ABBA!! It doesn't always look that way, but it makes it sweeter for me when it turns out that way.

~Fear is not my Future- Maverick City, Kirk Franklin, Brandon Lake
~Exodus-Maverick City, Kirk Franklin
~Yeshua/Our God Reigns- Meredith Mauldin, Sean Feucht
~Joyful-Dante Bowe
~I'm So Blessed- Caine the Band

Ready to get into it?! 
Before we dive in, I want to recognize these are sweet gems have gleaned in my time with our Father. And truly that is my hope and prayer for you. Whether you've gotten 5 minutes or an hour to sit during your time, that you hear the Fathers voice and heart for you.  

1st-Romans 12:12 Lord we can be confident in our JOY! Because it is a direct link to the hope that is you. I will be patient, and come to you with the troubles of my heart.
2nd- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Joy is a thing we should always carry. Praying should be like breathing, In all things there is something to be thankful and joyful. The one who loves me most was there in all circumstances.
​3rd-Psalm 118:24 God you are my creator, the designer of me. Who loves me without limits. I will be confident knowing nothing is a surprise to you. You Lord, provide and sustain. Nothing formed against me shall prosper, because you are the Lord of my heart. in that I will find JOY.
4th-Philippians 4:4 Finding JOY should always be what I choose. Not maybe! There is JOY in you Lord, and you are my JOY.
5th- Galatians 5:22 Lord let these seeds bloom and burst into overflow! Ripe because they have been cultivated from a place that recognizes, honors, and obeys who you are. May these fruits be marked by you Lord.
6th-John 16:24 JOY in abundance and overflow in Jesus name. Covered in joy, flowing with joy!
7th-Romans 15:13 Lord you are our source! My trust lays with you. In that I am complete.
8th- Nehemiah 8:10 Sharing you and your love Lord, fills me up!
9th- 1 Peter 1:8-9 inexpressible JOY! Lord you are the reward. All the reward I will ever need. May this always be a song my heart sings. 
10th- James 1:2-4 find JOY in my trials and weakness. Not only does this draw me closer to you, it allows me to become more Christ like. A reflection and image barer. Affirming I can count on you in ALL things.
11th- John 16:22 my JOY can not be taken. I choose! It was given by the greatest giver. How I use it, is up to me. 
12th- Psalm 5:11 in you Lord I can rejoice in refuge, protection, and pure JOY! I will be a lover of His name. His word. His joy.
13th- Romans 14:17 the Kingdom of God is:goodness, peace, and joy. All of these gifts left with us along with the Holy Spirit. God your provision is limitless.
14th- Psalm 16:11 God you are my JOY guide. My captain. The one I can trust with this fuel for my soul.

Sisters, I hope as you flip through your bible these next few weeks, that joy jumps out. In Gods word, in your life. that is an overflowing well. A spark, a lamp lighter. 

In Love, 
​DJ