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Is it wrong to want to be radiant? What if the desire isn’t simply a sinful quest of vanity, but a God-instilled hunger to reflect His definition of beauty: joy in God. Could people recognize your joy by gazing into your face? Or has your joy gone missing? In this seven day plan, discover how your joy can be restored, even in difficult situations, by learning to fight for radiance.

What kind of person can sit in prison and write a book about joy? The apostle Paul’s joy transcended his earthly circumstances, and he felt compelled to share it with his friends at Philippi. He teaches that happiness is found through Christlike humility, contentment, and service. In just six short lessons, favorite teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee shows you what it means to have that same kind of joy.

If you want joy in your life, you have to find a balance in your schedule. Pastor Rick shares how you can readjust your input and your output so that your giving and receiving helps you recover your joy, not lose it.

Joy is a fundamental part of the Christian faith. And your joy grows through encountering God and meditating on His Word. The following verses, when memorized, can help to increase the joy in your life! Let your life be transformed by memorizing Scripture

We can sometimes see our days as a day-to-day dredge leaving us tired, overwhelmed, and depleted. God wants so much more for us. God has given us life — a life to be filled with joy if we allow it. In this 4-day plan, learn how to seek joy often.

God’s kindness leads us to repentance, and there is no greater joy than receiving this invitation of freedom to know Him on a deeper level. In this collection of devotionals, Cody Carnes takes you on a journey that will position your heart and help you to experience the joy and freedom repentance brings.

“Joy to the world” is a catchy lyric, but real joy can seem totally impossible when life feels messy. When we think of “Christmas,” we think of “joyful celebration," but what happens when the holiday season doesn’t match what’s actually happening around us? We’ll discover that Christmas can still be a season of joy, even when life feels messy.

This is a 10 day reading plan through the Book of Philippians along with a devotional guide for meditative reading. This plan focusses on experiencing true and lasting joy in the midst of life's trials and struggles. We will see how one can live in such a way that honours God and results in unimaginable joy.

Women all over the nation have come together to write the Joy Devotional. This 37-day devotional, filled with biblically sound writings, will help focus your heart on the joy that only comes from Christ. If you have faced the loss of a loved one, felt abandoned, overwhelmed, and need encouragement, this devotional is for you! Join us, along with women all over the world, in reading the Joy Devotional.

Motherhood is hard. It is easy to get lost in the demands of parenting and lose the enjoyment of raising children. The good news is you can find overwhelming joy in motherhood. God chose you specifically to be your child's mother. Reignite your joy as a parent using God's Word.

True joy is not a fleeting emotional expression; as a child of God, joy should be a lifestyle. You cannot be at your best in a sorrowful, bitter, sad, depressed, and unhappy state of mind. However, how do we live a joyful life in a world filled with chaos and misery? This devotional provides some answers.

A 5-day Bible reading plan with practical ways to find joy in Christ regardless of circumstances.

This is going to be an awesome week because this week, it should make you happy! And what could be better than finding joy and spreading it? Often it's just little things that we overlook in everyday life that make a big difference! Are you ready to find JOY this week?

This 14-day plan is a collection of devotions on finding true joy in God. Each day features a Scripture reference and a meditational thought on living a joy-filled life, as well as a closing prayer. The content for this devotional was taken from: "Where Hope Blossoms" by Nina Smit.

Have you ever kept a gratitude journal or written down what makes you joyful? Is it ever difficult for you to walk in the light of joy? These guided meditations are reflections on joy, and they will help you learn how joy abides within every moment of your life. And, they will help you rest and be still in the pleasure of God and then share His joy with others.

Did you know there is a difference between happiness and joy? Happiness is based on your circumstances and what is happening around you, but the Bible tells us that joy comes from the Lord! We can be joyful even in the hard times when God fills us with His joy! What are some ways you express joy? What do these verses say about being joyful?

Can we really be joyful? YES! We can be joyful when we allow God to fill us with His authentic joy that stands against the tides of life's adversity. This devotional packs a powerful dose of encouragement to give you insight into what is joy and how to be joyful, even when life is difficult.

Welcome to Joy and the Single Mom. This was written to the mom struggling to find her joy again. Maybe you once laughed without fear of your future, but those days are long gone. The weights have all come crashing down, and joy seems to have flown out the door long ago. This plan is for you if you’re going through a tough season.

I am amazed at the lessons we can learn from other cultures! Some seem to have less materially, yet they exude a deep sense of thanksgiving and joy! I don’t know about you, but I want thanksgiving and joy to be such a part of me that it is as easy as breathing! In this plan, we will discover how to make the season of thanksgiving a daily practice!

You are not alone in your suffering, doubts, and questions. Take Back Your Joy invites you to see your life through a fresh lens as you glimpse the beautiful big picture of God’s work … because sometimes one of the greatest gifts is to have more than we can handle so we can find a deeper joy in Christ, who can handle it all.

As children of the Most High God, our lives are meant to be marked by contagious, unceasing joy. We’ve been given a new nature of joy in Jesus. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover new found joy as you learn to abide in God, and allow the Holy Spirit to bear the wonderful fruit of his presence in your life. 

Anticipate and celebrate the joy of Christ's birth by taking a closer look at Isaiah's prophecy regarding the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9:6-7. There is no more extraordinary Christmas gift than the gift of Jesus Christ. Joy to the World, the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace has come!

Join authors Chris Coursey and Marcus Warner on this five-day study to learn what the Bible says about joy and how to apply it to you life. Using theology, the latest in brain science, and exercises to help you apply principles to your life, this study will help you make joy a cornerstone of your daily life.

Celebrating the joy that turned the world upside down. A middle school devotional designed to point students toward the joy that comes from Jesus this Christmas. In this devotional, you’ll find encouragement to recognize the joy that Jesus brought to the world at Christmas and to experience that joy in your own life no matter what your holiday season brings.

Experience the love and joy of the Lord in your trial. When you are in a trial that goes on and on do you lose heart? Do you feel as though you are being punished, forgotten, or even forsaken? These five steps can help you not only survive but also find joy and strength.