Loving Father, we thank You for this time together. Please help me find joy in my surroundings and contentment with my circumstances. Always be full of joy in the lord . The Church calls on us during Lent to focus on prayer, fasting and charity. I pray for strength, both physically and mentally, to find the joy that will make my smile shine and keep my spirit from growing weary. Pour into my heart the joy of the Lord. Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy. Happy birthday to you. I ask this in Jesus' name. We also havea podcast! Praise expresses approval. Help me show gratitude to others for all they mean to me and all they have done for me. They also observe fasts and stay up all night in prayer and meditation. What a joy it is to meet and fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Prayer For Joy And Happiness God, teach us what it means to have faith in silence. I need You near me each moment, so joy can consume my spirit. Let something wonderful begin in us something surprising and holy. Therefore, magnify Yourself in our lives. I have purchased fine things and traveled to far-away places. For our Enemies Prayers for the Church 7. Allow peace to fill my heart, my life and my world. 7. Heavenly Father, how I bless and thank You for the glad tidings of great joy that were given to all people, through that angelic host so many years ago. In Jesus ' Name, Amen. "Come and Join the Celebration" was written by British songwriter Valerie Collison, published in 1972. Thank You for the gift of joy. In Jesus name, I pray. Trusting that he will make all things right if I surrender to His will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever., O Father, please help me to find rest within your happiness. VisitiBelieve.comfor more inspiring prayer content. Amen. We in gratitude unite all of our hearts to reflect on where you have bought us from. 8. Prayer for Happiness in Every Moment of Life, 15. A Prayer O God of joyfulness and cheer, Thank you for Saint Nicholas dear. Heavenly Father, in a world that has so many difficulties and dangers Lord, it is so easy to allow my heart to become weighed down with pressures and overwhelmed with problems, and yet You have promised that the joy of the Lord is our strength and I thank You that Your strength is made perfect in my weakness. Purify my heart and mind so that I may be at one with you. But we were made in your image, and. I have struggled with my own kind of hopelessness and joylessness. Not in a one-time miraculous way, but with the continued presence of the Holy Spirit, and through Pauls relationship with Him. For You have drawn me out of a deep pit, and set my feet on the Rock of salvation. In Your dear Sons name, Amen., There are times, O Lord when I feel a deep sense of unrest. AMEN. Though we are filled with vanity, You alone can take credit for the good that happens in the world. As from today, you will rise above limitations and you shall testify to God's goodness in all that concerns you. Please forgive me for placing my joy in fickle circumstances. For Joy in God's Creation 2. There might be affiliate links on this page, which means we get a small commission of anything you buy. Others have lost hope in people because of those who have hurt and betrayed them. Prayer for Joy and Peace Father of Mercies, please, Lord, I long for joy in my heart and peace in my soul. Regardless of religion, one simple prayer can turn everything around. For without You, there is no contentment with life, and there is no joy to light up my soul. Its important for us to pray for joy because it is something that Jesus desires for us to experience. Eternity is too short to praise and magnify Your glorious name for all Your goodness and love towards me, and to all who are called by Your name, for in You is the fullness of joy. Amen. Our heavenly Father, your love upon us is what has granted us the blessing to see this day. Lord: hear our prayers for the sick and injured; for those recovering from surgery and those anticipating surgery. (John 5:35) READ: Streams of Joy Devotional 25th January 2023 - The Enemy Won't Prevail that we might experience hope in your goodness. Thank You, that the joy of the Lord is our strength and that You have promised that Your grace is sufficient for all eventualities. I loved sharing them with all of my friends and also on Pinterest and Twitter. Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for joy unending that comes fromlingering long in Your presence and then remembering Your presence all day long. Jesus, be with me as I search to find my lost joy. There are days when I feel deeply discouraged and frustrated with life. May all of us be a support to them as they begin their life together. But when things become tough, it is evident that I have placed a large portion of my joy in my circumstances. Ah Love! Amen. In Jesus holy name, I pray. 6. I desire to be near You every moment, and I know if I am, I will be able to receive the joy that is waiting for me. In Jesus' Name, Amen. Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Give courage by your example to those who greet the news of their pregnancy with fear. Increase our love for one another and for You. Ive heard it said that its easy to praise God when life is good and skies are blue, but its harder to lift prayers of joy when trials loom large and stormy seas threaten to overwhelm us. She resides in a small, Northern lake town with her husband of ten years, two daughters, and their Golden-doodle. Bless our hearts with sustaining joy, and the strength to hold onto it no matter what. For full disclosure, click here. Isa 12:3 As fresh water brings joy to the thirsty, so God's people rejoice when he saves them." 10. We love you and we need you, this day and every day. The world around us and our day-to-day circumstances can strip us of living in the light of joy. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!Serve the Lord with gladness!Come into His presence with singing!Know that the Lord, He is God!It is He who made us, and we are His;we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Mend my heart, O God. Today, I acknowledge that I am weak. Lord, in a season when every heart should be happy and light, many of us are struggling with the heaviness of lifeburdens that steal the joy right out of our stockings. Thank You, that in Christ we have received newness of life and become a new creation in Him. building a real-life faith through relationship with God. Happy 96th Birthday Prayers. Thank You, that He is with us in every season of life and will never fail us, even during those times when we are forgetful or foolish. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. I place my anxieties and worries at your feet in the faith that you gave me each challenge so that I may win over and learn. For the unemployedprovide meaningful work. Even when I struggle and face obstacles, I will feel happy knowing that I am doing your bidding. As we enter this Juneteenth holiday celebration let us remember all of our ancestors . Jennifer, Thank you so much for this month of prayers!! And some have lost hope in finding true joy and purpose in life. Please Make Me Pretty, . I pray that in Christ, I may be clothed in strength and dignity, wisdom and grace and that I may be enabled to laugh in the storms and not to fear the future, knowing that my times are in Your hands. Help me to awaken each morning with hope for everything that the world has to offer. Teach me how to see a happy life in all of its infinite varieties. Lead me away from dishonesty and deceit toward eternal truth. Prayer For Celebration Heavenly Father, we mourn for the life of (name of person). We pray that Your joy and peace would rest upon us, and that we would be filled to overflowing with Your Holy Spirit, during this time together. I ask these things in Jesus name. Enter His gates with thanksgiving,and His courts with praise!Give thanks to Him; bless His name!For the Lord is good;His steadfast love endures forever,and His faithfulness to all generations. You who life and reign, world without end. Thank You for the joy of friends and family, for the sun and rain the seasons and the many phases of the weather that bring such variety, refreshment, warmth and healing. My soul is beaten down and I am always tired, not wanting to face the day. He and his wife would say the prayer out loud before bed and it put the boy peacefully to sleep every night. Mahashivratri is celebrated with great fervor and devotion throughout India and in Hindu communities around the world. Its these things I ask in Jesus name. Have We Turned Our Favorite Preachers and Teachers into Idols? My prayer is that You would help me to pursue You more, and experience Your joy more often. For the Mission of the Church 8b. Bring back what used to be and remind me that joy can be found in everything. As for me, I said in my prosperity,I shall never be moved.By Your favor, O Lord,You made my mountain stand strong; You hid your face;I was dismayed.To You, O Lord, I cry,and to the Lord I plead for mercy: What profit is there in my death,if I go down to the pit?Will the dust praise You?Will it tell of Your faithfulness? Thank You that the joy of the Lord is my strength, and I pray that my work colleagues and all with whom I come in contact may see the love of Jesus flowing through me and desire to have the joy that of knowing Him as Saviour brings, so that they too may be drawn into saving faith in Him. May my heart rejoice in good times and in bad, and may Your abiding joy and perfect peace find residence in my heart, as I rest in Your love and trust in Your unfailing goodness. The beauty of nature and marvel of the changing seasons. Happiness abounds in my life and my heart, but I long for joy. He teaches me to be my best By helping sailors in distress. May my mind fill up with the joy of Heaven and let laughter continuously spring from my mouth. Thank you for the thrill of celebrations and the enrichment of music. We hope that the prayers we shared above can help you live a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life. Great minds think alike:) I really love all of these passageswhat encouragement. Hear our prayers, Lord, for all those who grieve. His blessings and his loving heart Show me the way each day should start. Amen., O Father in heaven, I ask that you gladden and refresh my spirit. Amen. Guide me so that I can discover life in all of its infinite varieties. Joy produces energy. Even when I am beset by troubles and despair, guide me toward your light and be my refuge. Help me to see past the opposing views and disagreements of everyone around me and settle my anxieties. Whether at my local church or right here online, I'm committed to helping people build a real-life faith through relationship with God, especially in the areas of prayer and Bible study. Whenever you feel like life is getting a bit too tough, seek help and peace from these prayers and acquire the happiness you deserve. Up to 30 men chanted the 'Lord's Prayer' and 'Hail Mary' as they were guided by police officers along King Street in Newtown, Sydney, on Friday night. Joy in itself is a blessing that we get to experience, and one that we can ask God to expand in us through prayer. We pray for all who come to this place of prayer, whether in times of joy or sorrow, find it a place of healing and hope. Amen. Concerns and Prayers. Amen., Holy Lord, I want so bad to be happy. For Your churchpressed on every side to conform to the pattern of this world rather than the shape of Your Kingdom, and to abandon Your Words clear teaching rather than stay faithful to the Truth: we pray that Your Spirits power would strengthen us for living the Gospel, equip us to declare the Good News, unite us to demonstrate the Truth and enable us, as Your followers, to be more like You, Jesus, since we are your Body on earth. When I am stressed or anxious, bring me strength and peace. (Matthew 28:18, KJV) 2. Celebrate always,the VOICE paraphrases, andRejoice always, the New International Version states. Thank You for Scripture. In Jesus' name,Amen. Wrap my mind with layers of joy so negativity and hopelessness cant cross into my thoughts. Prayer for Joy and Contentment Dear Jesus, my mind cant seem to settle down and just live for today. Kindle the flame of Your love in my heart, that I might be able to ease the pain of my neighbor and bring glory to Your name. Happy new month. (Psalm 71:19-24). (dictionary.com) Where do we find the strength to rejoice in the middle of trials, frustrations, and heartbreak sickness, death, and despair loneliness, fatigue, and unfairness? I'm passionate about encountering Jesus and encouraging others to do the same. Its in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ, that I pray. "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.". I center my faith in positivity. Teach me how to touch each soul I meet and be thankful for every person in my life. Amen. Hear our prayers, Lord, for a world riddled with violence and war, disease and poverty, injustice and despair. Your email address will not be published. Download high quality royalty free Joy Of God clip art graphics. 8. Give me to power to show Satan that my joy erases his ploy to drown me and support me when I have to show him my faith outweighs his motives to take my joy. Prayer for Joy in Trials. I have learned how vital my prayer life is to my Christian walk. Amen. However, even though always encompasses happy times and feelings of bliss, true Christian joy can endure through extreme hardship and pain. Here are 10 powerful prayers to help you find joy. Sovereign Lord: we pray for our world, Your worldthat peace would displace war, health replace sickness, contentment replace hunger and thirst, understanding replace suspicion, compassion replace apathy, hope replace despair, and that Your Good News would be heard, known, and understood in every community, bringing hope and salvation in Jesus Christ. I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. as Creative Father, Redeeming Son, and Sustaining Spirit. Lord, I feel as if I am so far from You and I dont know what to do to sort it out.Lord, I come to You in my brokenness and confusion and ask that You would fill me with Yourself, for You are my God and I trust in the Lord Jesus Who died to pay the price for my sins. (Psalm 100). Father, in a world where there are so many difficult situations, troubled times and hurting hearts, we lift up those that are going through grievous times and entrust them into Your care. I search for answers, but alas, nothing makes sense of all the sorrow. ~ Rebecca Barlow Jordan Celebrate the birth of Christ with a FREE 25 Days to a Joyful. - James 1:2-3. 800-810-1617 gograph@gograph.com . By subscribing to the newsletter, you consent to receive emails related to the ministry of A Divine Encounter. For Peace 5. Wow Jennifer! I hope all is well with you and family. save my life, save my destiny, save my future so that I may rejoice. Let our longing for you be met on a coming holy night. Amen. In Jesus' name,Amen. Because prayers can make everything feel right. To those grieving a loss of any kind, we ask you to give solace and hope, and the strength to go on. No matter what happens during this day, I know that your everlasting joy will await me. Prayer is one of the most powerful forces in the world. Please allow me to leave behind these feelings of sorrow and depression and erase my overlying, constant feeling of gloom. Right now, I lift up my brothers and sisters in Christ who are going through difficult times or feeling alone or discouraged. Let me always find reason to rejoice, because You have been faithful to me. Give thanks to God for your salvation and for at least 3 loved ones who have been found by grace. All we need to be forgiven is to proclaim Him as Savior, but to retain joy in this life, we need Him all the time. I will be joyful in God my Savior.. Happy 25th anniversary to our beloved nuns. Many of the readings enclosed would fit well at a candlelight vigil. You alone, my Lord, are where I find peace. . He teaches me to give with cheer At Christmas and throughout the year. Everything around me proves I am empty of happy emotions, and I want that to change. Thank You, that the joy of the Lord is our strength. Amen. Happy birthday, my sweet grandma. Surround us with reminders of You often, through nature, the people you place in our lives, and the Bible. There are things I am completely unaware of, that You have protected me from and rescued me out of. I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Loving Lord and Heavenly Father, thank You for the joy and peace that I have in trusting You. Amen. Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace. Lead me away from hate and anger toward love. But even in my weakness, I know that I can call on You. Dear Heavenly Father, I know that in You is joy everlasting and eternal hope and I have all that I need in You, but Lord I feel so empty of joy. I appreciate you! Advent Week 2 - Prayer for Peace. There are not enough words in the world to give thanks for all You have done for me. Good post and love the Psalms. I pray that my soul will rejoice in You. But Lord, I ask this not only for myself but for all those that I love and for all my brothers and sisters in Christ, many of whom are facing various difficulties and escalating dangers in these increasingly problematic times. Theres the joy and wonder of the new beginnings that come with marriage. Philippians 4:4 God When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Bring to silence those who condemn us for our sins, and turn our eyes upon Your holy cross. As I burn and I shine, by the power at work in me, I bring Joy, Laughter, Celebrations and congratulations to my Family, my nation, my generation! Silhouette Of Woman Pray. Thank You for Jesus, and the joy and peace that floods the hearts of all who have believed in Him, the rock of their Salvation. I pray that I may keep my eyes fixed firmly on the Lord Jesus and live in total dependence on Him, in the knowledge that He has overcome the world, and has promised to give us His joy and peace in our hearts. You will increase my greatnessand comfort me again.I will also praise You with the harpfor Your faithfulness, O my God;I will sing praises to You with the lyre,O Holy One of Israel. And were moved by the wonder and joy of mature love seen in decades of marriagethe kind of love that echoes Your ever-faithful love for us: so we thank You for your steadfast love and faithfulness. In your love, I can rejoice in everlasting happiness and joy. God our Father, . Copyright 2023 | Powered by Astra WordPress Theme. Purify my heart and mind so that I may be at one with you. Thank you so much for joining me in prayer last month. Let peace envelop my thoughts and encompass my body. Help me to reframe my weakness according to Your strength. We ask that as You send us out from this place, we have a joyful expectation of what You are going to accomplish in each of our lives, and ask that You would remain close to each one in the days that lie ahead. For when I am weak, then I am strong.. 9. Joy makes us strong." ~Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline Spiritual Discipline of Gratitude Gratitude is being aware and giving thanks to God for all his blessings upon your life. Thank you for surrounding me with wonderful friends, family members, and neighbors. . You are the God of joy. Prayer for Joy in My Life Loving God, thank You for the blessings You've bestowed upon me. Happy new month. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.. This trial is revealing a lot about myself that is hard to face. What a friend we have in Jesus, what joy to know His companionship throughout our earthly life, all praise to His name. In good times and bad, His character and His provision for me mean I can have joy no matter my circumstances. Show me how to live a life that allows my joy and faith in You to shine. Carry me I pray in Your loving arms, and breathe into me Your Spirit of joy so that I may begin to rejoice in You once again. Here are 10 powerful prayers to help you find joy. A Prayer For Psalm 28:7 It is not always easy to find joy in the middle of the chaos and difficulty that life brings us, and we need to often be intentional in our thoughts are prayer to bring and keep joy in our lives. Help me to discover the joy in each day and the beauty of your creation. And we still celebrate You as Lordthis Christmas and always. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. - Oxford Prayer Book. The following are prayer points for victory and success you can promptly pray: 1. Amen., Lord Jesus, every good gift is given to us by Your hand. My love, on this special day of yours, it is my prayer that you will be the happiest person ever to live on this planet. Please draw myheart ever closer to Yours, that You would be the first One I run towhen my cup runs over with good news and celebration. Celtic Blessing May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light unto my path, and Your Word is also the joy and rejoicing of my inner being.May I also abide in the truth of Who You are, the God of the universe Who cared for me so deeply that He sent His Son to die so that I might be forgiven. May the Holy Spirit help us to understand Your Word, and will for our lives. That is why, for Christs sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. How do we recognize a threat to our joy, employ a strategy to refute it, and come out stronger on the other side of it still gripping our God-given joy? Dear Lord Jesus, there are so many sad and troublesome things to face in the world today, which too often cause our hearts to become weighed down with difficulties and doubts, but I pray that Your joy would fill my heart and strengthen my soul, and that times of joyful laughter would replace those seasons of weeping and hardship. You have given me spiritual gifts that I can use to serve others and to show them the love that You call me to. I have so many things to be thankful for, yet I am missing joy. Article Images Copyright , A Prayer for the Strength We Need to Be Joyful - Your Daily Prayer - August 14. Amen Embrace the New Dear God, I believe that nothing is. These are our prayers, offered in the name of Jesus our Lord. As I read through these psalms in preparation for this post, it occurred to me that they would be great words to hide in my heart, so that when I want to celebrate with my Savior, the words areright there waiting for me. One day, our memories of them will be less bitter and more sweet. The author's desire is to share the prayer with other Christian parents to enjoy with their children. We pray that You would sustain them with Your sufficient strength and pour into their hearts the joy that only comes from You. When I am down or depressed, please remind me of all of the many reasons why I should be thankful and guide my spirit toward your happiness., May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. Father, It is hard to feel joy in the midst of this trial. celebration. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue. Happy birthday. Wrap Your Spirit around me, so my every breath is in sequence with Yours. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. It is not always all smiles and sunshine for me. Jesus, I want to love like You, forgive like You, and live for You. Thank You for the joy that I get to experience in joy. Paul wrote, I can do all this through Him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13 NIV) Paul knew what it meant to suffer. Lord, as we enter the Christmas season, we want to take time to thank You for sending Your Son to be born as a baby and to become our Saviour, so that He can bring peace into the hearts of those that believe, and joy to those that find their hope in Him. I pray that Your joy and laughter may flow through me to others who are facing similar difficulties and hardships, and that together we may maintain an ever deepening trust in You, as we look for Your any day return to take us to be with Yourself.