We began in James in our Bible Reading Plan for today. Look at James 1:2:
2 Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations.
Now think back to the last test, temptation, trial or hardship you dealt with in your life. Did YOU "count it all joy" or "consider it wholly joyful"? We can know the right Scriptures, pray the right prayers, make the right confessions and declarations, BUT, if we are not operating in the fullness of joy, then we just may be hindering our own results! This is NOT just a good suggestion for keeping a good frame of mind! This aspect is every bit as important as all of the previous actions we mentioned! This is the WHOLE picture! Take account of the things you are still waiting to see manifest that you have been standing on the Word of God for. NOW, check you "joy factor"! Do you need help in doing this? Put on your favorite Praise and Worship music and sing, shout, glory in HIS presence! Joy will most definitely rise! Do this as long and as often as necessary to maintain a high level of the joy of the Lord! Another thing to do is to open up the Word of God, especially some of the Psalms! Psalm 104:1 from our Bible Reading Plan for today is an excellent place to start!
1 BLESS (AFFECTIONATELY, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great! You are clothed with honor and majesty -
Here to also help you in this is "Praise Him" from Hillsong's new Cornerstone album:
Shalom in Him!
