It is very sad but many people wake up with aching joints, aching backs, lacking joy, wondering how they can shake off their lethargy and make it through the day. In many ways life has become more of a burden to them than any kind of excitement. So just how does a person go from a down and out state to a place of rejoicing and joy?

Here are some suggestions provided by David in Psalm 103:1-5.

• Let’s thank God — especially for all of His “benefits” (Psalm 103:2) — one

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JOHN 3:16 ESV 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

God so loved me, (insert your name here), that He gave…

What did God give me? He gave me His only Son. (John 3:16)

What did God give me? He gave me the gift of righteousness. (Romans 5:17)

What did God give me? He gave me eternal life through Jesus my Lord. (Romans 6:23)

What did God give me? With Jesus He …

God saved you by his grace. And you or I can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-10). Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. If salvation is based on our performance, on what we do, then it is not by grace. Our salvation is based on what Jesus Christ did. Our part is simply to receive the gift! Yet that is so hard for people to grasp.

Abraham was, humanly speaking, …

(I Thessalonians 5:16 KJV)…..Rejoice evermore.

(1 Thessalonians 5:16 NASB)…..Rejoice always.

If you only rejoice when things are perfect, you may not rejoice much in this life. Why miss out on something so pleasant? We as believers are to rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. You can rejoice in hope! That means to rejoice ahead of time. Why? Because you expect deliverance. You know God’s blessing is coming your way because God is faithful. So rejoice now! Today, rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: …

With His Word God gave us a firm foundation to base our life on. Something absolutely unchanging. Something God Himself will never change. So we can be certain about God’s will. If we want to know God’s will, we only need to see what He said in His Word, the Bible.

Let us praise His name for His unfailing love and faithfulness; for His promises are backed by all the honor of His name.

The integrity of God is wrapped up in His Word; if He did not keep His Word …

“And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” – (1 John 4:16)

The best and most wonderful word in heaven is Love. For God is Love. And the best and most wonderful word in the inner chamber must be – Love. For the God Who meets us there is Love. What is love? The deep desire to give itself for the beloved. Love finds its joy in imparting all that …

Having enemies can cause many to be afraid. David was certainly afraid at times, but how did he get victory? He put his trust in God! Praising His word! The trust of David involved praising God’s word in that David took God’s word and believed His promises, even in trying times.

When we are tested it is time to trust our God (James 1:1-4). Do we trust Him (His word) when we are afraid? Does that trust drive away our fear? (1 John 4:17-19) (2 Timothy 1:6-7) (Proverbs 3:5-6). …

Who is it that needs to be ready (prepared) for Jesus to return?Everyone (Mark 16:15)! What should man be prepared for? (Acts 10:42) (2 Corinthians 5:10). Why should we prepare? (Matthew 24:36-42). When should we prepare for His return? NOW!  (2 Corinthians 6:1-2). Always (Luke 12:35-40). There are consequences for preparation involving the Lord’s return. There are good consequences for proper preparation (Matthew 24:46-47), and there are bad consequences for improper preparation  (Matthew 24:48-51). Consider those in (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9). Will Jesus find …