In a world that knocks us down, joy can feel so elusive.

But Scripture is filled with encouragement that there is joy available to us in God that transcends the pain and suffering of the world.

This week, we're going to take time every day

to open our hearts and receive the joy of the Father,

that we could be children marked by the joy of heaven.

May you discover the greater portion of joy available to you

through the Spirit as you encounter the heart of your father this week. Welcome to the first 15 podcast. We're just. Our verse for today comes from Nehemiah 8 verse 10.

Scripture says,

and do not be grieved,

for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

The strength that comes from the joy of restored relationship with our Heavenly Father

is unlike any other strength we can find in ourselves.

The joy of the Lord is unceasing, unwavering, and powerful.

It comes from a place of internal peace with God, rather than external fleeting circumstances.

And it is wholly available to us through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

May we be a people marked by the joy of our Heavenly Father,

as we allow God to come and fill our lives with his powerful presence today.

Nehemiah 8 gives revelation on God's desire to establish joy at the foundation of following

him.

In Nehemiah 8, the nation of Israel had just rebuilt the walls around Jerusalem, and were learning again what it is to live

in obedience to the Word of God.

As Ezra opens God's word, the people fall on their faces in mourning and shame for their

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