More Joy On The Ordinary Days
- Brandon Bruce
- Sep 13
- 2 min read
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
How can you experience more joy on the ordinary days, especially when life seems frustrating, disappointing, or your feelings are just blah? The cloudy days come both literally and metaphorically, but there can be abundant joy on those days as well!
There are a lot of things that can leave you feeling like you have less joy, but what can bring you more joy in those ordinary moments?
There’s nothing that can deliver greater joy into your life than dwelling on the Good News of what Jesus accomplished for you on that cross! He saved us by faith in Him and secured a feature home in heaven for us!
Not only did He save us from hell, but He restored our personal relationship with the Father! Now His Spirit is in us who believe and we are never alone! Walking in the Spirit and engaging in continual prayer (v.17) covers our soul with a canopy of great joy!
If grace was the only thing you were ever given, that would be enough to bring joy no matter what the situation!
We're surrounded by the presence of God and encompassed by endless blessings that should trigger continual thankfulness (v.18)! If you were to think objectively of all the things that could easily be worse off, it reminds you of how many good things are going better than they could! Even on our worst days there are blessings we can overlook!
What are you thankful for? Are you aware of the Spirit of God, considering the depth of forgiveness extended, and living with joy because of what Jesus accomplished for you on the cross?
There is so much more joy available for you even on the ordinary days! Refocus your mindset on Christ and what He accomplished on the cross! Then dwell in the richness of joy that only He can give - even on the ordinary days!
Right on?
Read/listen to 1 Thessalonians chapters 4-5 and 2 Thessalonians 1
Prayer focus: ask God to fill your heart with greater joy on the ordinary days as you reflect on the Good News, walk in His Spirit, and offer continual thanks to Him
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