God’s Little Book of Joy

Don’t lose your temper

Love yourself again

Happy are the joyful

Fill up continually

New day, new beginnings

Cherish the gift

Grow old graciously

Take control

Obey the commander

Bought with a price

Be shaped by the potter

Discover your gifts

The blessed hope

Personalise your joy

Small gifts

Just ask

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Introduction (#u22f43645-9e7a-51c0-ac9f-092071689bd8)

Unlike other emotions, joy is a constant state of wellbeing that does not change with the surrounding circumstances of life that often influence our feelings. Joy is an inner confidence, knowing that God is there and there is nothing to fear for the future. It is also an acknowledgement of being the recipient of the present blessings from him.

This little book is designed to help you to be in tune with this source of joy and to challenge you to step out in faith that you will begin to see the fruits of living a life free from the cares and worries of this world.

Richard Daly

Calm your joy (#u22f43645-9e7a-51c0-ac9f-092071689bd8)

It is God’s every desire that your life be filled with joy. To you he says, ‘May your joy be full.’

For Further Reflection

John 15:11

Believe in yourself (#u22f43645-9e7a-51c0-ac9f-092071689bd8)

Look in the mirror. Go ahead, face yourself and announce, ‘I’m full of untapped potential.’

For Further Reflection

Philippians 2:13

Get infected (#u22f43645-9e7a-51c0-ac9f-092071689bd8)

‘Joy is very infectious … be always full of joy.’

Mother Teresa

For Further Reflection

Matthew 10:8

Joy for Keeps (#u22f43645-9e7a-51c0-ac9f-092071689bd8)

When God gives you joy, no one can take it from you.

For Further Reflection

John 16:22

Finish your to do list (#u22f43645-9e7a-51c0-ac9f-092071689bd8)

Set reasonable goals so that by the end of the week you can complete your tasks. When Friday comes, feel the weight of worry lift off your shoulders.

For Further Reflection

Genesis 2:1–2

Shout to the Lord (#ulink_ea4b5687-bbb9-50ed-a8d5-e291e4852dfa)

Whether or not you can sing, you can ‘make a joyful noise unto the Lord.’

For Further Reflection

Psalm 100

Open the door (#ulink_f828196a-3c12-5021-a7d0-d3fed15430d9)