by Ashley Smith | Jun 4, 2023 | Joy Revival
The connection between asking God and joy. Have you considered the connection between asking God for what we want and receiving joy? The relationship isn’t intuitive, but it’s evident in scripture when in John 16:25, Jesus reminded his disciples,...
by Ashley Smith | May 30, 2023 | Joy Revival
What will you meditate on? Biblical meditation is the process of contemplating God’s promises and allowing truth to soak deep into our souls. Psalm 1 tells us that if we meditate on God’s word, we’ll flourish, like a tree planted alongside a stream. ...
by Ashley Smith | May 22, 2023 | Joy Revival
How will you celebrate this week? The spiritual practice of celebration is not about denying our pain and heartache of ignoring the atrocities of this world but about focusing on God’s goodness, the gifts He’s put in each of us, the milestones He’s...
by Ashley Smith | May 15, 2023 | Joy Revival
Will you encourage three people this week? Encouraging others will fill you with joy, too! Encouragement is the act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope. An often ignored spiritual practice, encouragement offers healing and joy to the giver and recipient....
by Ashley Smith | May 8, 2023 | Joy Revival
CHOOSE JOY by practicing Gratitude! This week’s challenge is GRATITUDE, so we are including a free gratitude tracker below. Did you know that studies now prove what the Bible has already told us? We can rewire our brains by being thankful! In Philippians 4:8-9,...
by Ashley Smith | May 1, 2023 | Joy Revival
Our first CHOOSE JOY Challenge is to listen to worship music! You choose joy by listening to worship music. When Christ-followers immerse themselves in worship music, it’s hard not to feel joy! Hearing themes of God’s grace, love, steadfastness, and mercy...
