"THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH!"

Nehemiah 8:10                         (ESV)
"Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for "THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH"."




Having several friends who are currently experiencing relationship difficulties, it saddens me to see that people can 'go through' such trauma and not 'GROW THROUGH' the process.  GOD places some problems in our lives to mature us into vessels that can be used for HIS Glory.   It took MANY, MANY years for me to recognize this.

Every struggle you grow (go) through can be a blessing!  Don't let "the enemy" use bitterness and strife to keep you living in defeat.   If "THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH", live like it!  You MUST be sure that "THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH" though!  The devil IS A LIAR (John 8:44) and he will make you believe a LIE if he can to steal your joy!  He has to be reminded frequently that "THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH!!"