Concerning Joy

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Concerning Joy

You will go out in joy
and be led forth in peace;
the mountains and hills
will burst into song before you,
and all the trees of the field
will clap their hands.

Isaiah 55:12 NIV

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The LORD is my strength and song,
and is become my salvation.

The voice of rejoicing and salvation
is in the tabernacles of the righteous:
the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.

Psalm 118:14,15 KJV

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These things I have spoken to you
so that My joy may be in you,
and that your joy may be made full.

John 15:11 NASB

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Thanks be unto God for His wonderful gift:
Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God
is the object of our faith; the only faith
that saves is faith in Him.


Teach me to follow your laws

God, teach me lessons for living
so I can stay the course.

Give me insight so I can do what you tell me -
my whole life one long, obedient response.

Guide me down the road of your commandments;
I love traveling this freeway!

Give me a bent for your words of wisdom,
and not for piling up loot.

Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets,
invigorate me on the pilgrim way.

Affirm your promises to me -
promises made to all who fear you.

Deflect the harsh words of my critics -
but what you say is always so good.

See how hungry I am for your counsel;
preserve my life through your righteous ways!

Psalm 119:33-40 The Message