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Instructions in this wonderful hymn and make time to “Count yourīlessings name them one by one.” This will place our focus on all that Give thanks from you! We need to follow the Pray for others! Let’s take our eyes off our own circumstances and place our focus on praying for others and their circumstances. Rejoice over Jesus! Let’s take time and focus our thoughts on Who Christ is and all He has done for us! 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”įor this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”ĭid you see it?! Rejoice – Pray – Give Thanks! Combine these with the J-O-Y and we get a wonderful recipe for joy! With thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. Worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your graciousness be known to everyone.

Note what three things are repeated in the following verses:Ĥ “Rejoice in the Lord always. I want to add Scripture to this for our Christmas devotion so we can really see God’s recipe for JOY! …keeping Jesus forefront in our thoughts, then others, and finally yourself. You’ve probably heard the acronym “formula” for J.O.Y. “When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!” Matthew 2:10 “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” Luke 2:10

The angel announced joy to the shepherds –.

“When I heard your greeting, the baby in my womb jumped for joy.” Luke 1:44

John the Baptist jumped for joy even in his mother’s womb –.Joy echoes through every stage of the Christmas story:

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