Joyful Heart Living

Today is the Day!

By JoDitt, on November 19th, 2009

Today is the day!

The song came to mind called, “Today is the Day.” I tried to find it on Pandora Radio, but couldn’t, so I went online and was able to find the exact song that was in my head. It is “Today is the Day” by Lincoln Brewster. I found a video with the music . . . → Read More: Today is the Day!

Thank you for what I have

By JoDitt, on November 16th, 2009

Lord, today I am fasting from the thought that says, “I don’t have…”

Instead I am thinking . . . → Read More: Thank you for what I have

A Joyful Heart is Better Than a Flu Vaccine

By JoDitt, on November 10th, 2009

New International Version (©1984)
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.New American Standard Bible (©1995)
A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.

GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995)
A joyful heart is good medicine, but depression drains one’s strength.

King James Bible
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: . . . → Read More: A Joyful Heart is Better Than a Flu Vaccine

Do You Feel Powerless to Change?

By JoDitt, on November 7th, 2009

If you feel powerless to do anything about your past, you feel guilty.

If you feel powerless to change your future, you feel afraid.

If you feel powerless to change your present, you feel depressed.

When you feel like the people or circumstances of your life will not change, you feel angry.

I encourage you today : DO NOT BELIEVE . . . → Read More: Do You Feel Powerless to Change?

In His Presence is Fullness of Joy

By JoDitt, on November 6th, 2009

Psalm 16:11 (Amplified Bible)
You will show me the path of life;
in Your presence is fullness of joy,
at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 22:3 (American King James Version)
But you are holy, O you that inhabit the praises of Israel.
Psalm 22:3 (Amplified Bible)
But You are holy, O You Who dwell in [the holy place where] the praises of . . . → Read More: In His Presence is Fullness of Joy

Fasting from Wrong Thinking

By JoDitt, on November 3rd, 2009

A couple of weeks ago I had this idea, (which I believe God confirmed was from Him,) to fast, not from food, but from thinking “I don’t know what to do” and from trying to figure out what to do about a certain situation in my life. And every time a thought came about “what to . . . → Read More: Fasting from Wrong Thinking

Is Fear Keeping You from Your Destiny?

By JoDitt, on November 2nd, 2009

I am so thankful to God for setting me free from so many fears over the last few years. But as I began working on this blog and as I face a lot of uncertainty in my life right now, I am noticing fear trying to creep in again. I do not want to be in . . . → Read More: Is Fear Keeping You from Your Destiny?

God’s Thoughts, satan’s Thoughts and Our Thoughts

By JoDitt, on November 2nd, 2009

This short article by Dr. Mark Virkler posted on Koinonia Network provides a very simple way to test our thoughts to determine if they came from God, from satan or from ourselves.

Satan’s Thoughts: Spontaneous Thoughts Which Are Negative and Destructive (i.e. line up with the names of satan: Accuser, Father of Lies, Thief, Adversary)
God’s Thoughts: Spontaneous . . . → Read More: God’s Thoughts, satan’s Thoughts and Our Thoughts

Rewarded with His Presence

By JoDitt, on November 1st, 2009

A few months ago I began doing 2-way journaling where I write (actually, I usually type) my prayers (conversations) with the Lord. It has been very helpful for me in learning to hear HIS voice and developing a more intimate relationship with Jesus.

. . . → Read More: Rewarded with His Presence

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