21 Days Prayer & Fasting "Alive in Clarity"Sample

JOY IN PANDEMIC


What is joy? Joy is the work of the Holy Spirit who lives and remains in our hearts. Pure joy is the work of Christ in our lives (Bonnarty Steven, 2018).

We often equate happiness and joy, but they are very different. Joy comes from within us as a result of the work of the Holy Spirit and is not affected by the conditions/situations around us. Joy will always remain within us as Jesus abides in us. In contrast, happiness is strongly influenced/related to external factors such as conditions/situations around us.

"Rejoicing" in this time of pandemic is very necessary. Joy has even been researched and scientifically proven to increase immunity in our bodies. Joy can also give us the strength to get through even the most challenging times in our lives. Have we ever felt this difference?

So, Joy is the work and fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives; the more intimate we are with Him, the more fruit will be produced in our lives (including joy). Remember that the Lord Jesus is the source of the greatest joy in our lives during this pandemic, He promises never to leave and forsake us, so there is nothing for us to fear!

Are you in a very difficult situation that you can no longer handle with your strength and experience? Are you mentally depressed and no longer bearing fruit in your life, unable to rejoice anymore? Don't stop and walk away from Him. Instead, take the important step right now, drawing closer to God, becoming intimate with Him, making His Word dwell and rule over your heart and mind. Keep praying and talking to Him, ask the Holy Spirit to shift your focus from problems to His greatness, stay in fellowship with Him without time and place limits (including when we worship online), and HIS JOY will naturally rule your heart!

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, I want to grow in Your joy. No matter how difficult the situation I'm in, but with your spirit in me, your joy will stay within me and not be dependent on any conditions. Give me the strength to continue to have an intimate relationship with You and continue to speak in my life every day. In the name of Jesus. Amen.