Nehemiah 8:10

We may not always see or feel it, but God is always with us... even when we're going through hard things. In this plan, Finding Hope Coordinator Amy LaRue writes from the heart about her own family's struggle with addiction and how God's joy broke through in their darkest times.

The Bible tells us that "in His presence is fullness of joy" and that "the joy of the Lord is our strength". Joy isn't simply another emotion; it is a fruit of the Spirit and one of the best weapons in your arsenal to fight against discouragement, depression, and defeat. Learn what the Bible has to say about joy, and strengthening yourself to become a defiantly joyful Christian.

Dievas yra vienintelis galintis atstatyti bet ką, kas yra sugriuvę. Net jeigu to nematome, Jis nesustoja veikęs ir vykdęs savo sumanymų. Kartais ir mes esame kviečiamos prisidėti prie to, ką Jis daro. Šioje Biblijos studijoje nagrinėjama istorija apie Nehemiją, kuris buvo pašauktas atstatyti sugriautą miesto sieną. Kaip pasirengti darbui, kuriam esame pašauktos? Kur semtis stiprybės ir jėgų? Kaip atlaikyti priešo bauginimus ir atakas?

Discover the wisdom of Oswald Chambers, author of My Utmost for His Highest, in this treasury of insights about joy. Each reading features quotations from Chambers along with questions for your own personal reflection. As he inspires and challenges you with his simple and direct biblical wisdom, you will find yourself wanting to spend more time communicating with God.