Be of Good Cheer!!!!!

OK Group....  I have had enough.

I am tired of feeling depressed.  I am tired of letting the "Stuff" get in the way of my happiness.  I am tired of feeling exhausted from dealing with "Stuff".  I have started this thread as a Bible Study to restore my JOY.  Restore my PEACE OF MIND.

I am tired of sitting by and letting life pass me by.  It is time that I took action.  I am not going to let Satan steal my peace and joy.

This is mainly for my benefit.  But if someone else is helped in the process, then Praise God.  It seems that I am not the only one who is struggling with "Stuff".  Come on, let's Post our WAR Cries.  It is time to set the demons to flight.

Peace and Joy of Christ

Denna  \o/

Matthew 14:26-28 (KJV)

 26  And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

 27  But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

 28  And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

Jesus is close by.  HE may not be in the boat with us, but HE is there to bring peace to our lives.  Some times we forget that.  We need to ask for HIS direction.  We need to have FAITH that Jesus is going to lead us.  Sometimes we may need to step out of what we feel is our comfort zone.  People may think that we are crazy for stepping out of the normal flow.

Jesus be with you.

John 16:32-33 (KJV)

 32  Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

 33  These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Even though the world seems to be chaotic and turbulent, we have Peace in knowing that the "Father" is with us.  Even Christ had the feeling that HIS friends (disciples) were going to leave HIM to take care of their own.

HE will never leave us nor forsake us.  God is there.  We do not have to deal with "Stuff" by ourselves.

Psalm 32:10-11 (KJV)  

 10  Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.

 11  Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

If you can't find JOY on your own, then you must find the Joy in the Lord.  Sometimes we need to shout to obtain JOY - not just because of JOY.

Nehemiah 8:9-11 (KJV)

 10  Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

 11  So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.

John 15:11 (NAS)  These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full

Acts 13:51-52 (KJV)  

51  But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.

 52  And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.

Sometimes we need to SHAKE ourselves.  Forget the past wrongs in our lives. 

I do not claim to know Jewish customs.  But I had heard that before you enter into a new city, you stop at the gate of the city and dust your shoes.  This is supposed to prevent the sins, corruption and whatever else from entering the city.

When starting a new stage (city) of your life, you need to SHAKE yourself.  Lay aside the past and the garbage that you have trampled through.  Accept the JOY of the Holy Ghost.  

Psalm 95:1-2 (KJV)

1  O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

2  Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

Psalm 96:1-3 (KJV)

 1  O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.

 2  Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

 3  Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

 

There is nothing more calming than a song.  Singing or Humming a lullaby to a baby calms her to fall asleep. 

You can't help but to join in with singing if you know the words to the song.  If you don't know the words, you find yourself humming the tune.

Sometimes a song gets stuck in your head and you find yourself singing (humming) that song (unintentionally) all day long.  If you have kids, you find this to be true singing the silly songs from Barney, Wiggles, Elmo, Sesame Street and who ever else is out there.  My husband has even admitted to singing (humming) these songs while he is running his carpet machines.

It is important the we surround ourselves with good, wholesome, Christian music.  It is good for mind, body, and soul.

The song that comes to mind today is:

SING UNTO THE LORD A NEW SONG
SING UNTO THE LORD ALL THE EARTH
SING UNTO THE LORD A NEW SONG
SING UNTO THE LORD ALL THE EARTH

FOR GOD IS GREAT AND
GREATLY TO BE PRAISED
FOR GOD IS GREAT AND
GREATLY TO BE PRAISED

This is sung / played in Em.  It has the feel (beat) of a traditional Jewish song.  Our church sings it with a bridge repeating "La La La".

Have a Blessed Day  \o/

( Edited to add  Psalm 96:1-3 )

Proverbs 15:13 (KJV)
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Matthew 12:34 (KJV)
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heartthe mouth speaketh.

Positive Thinking and Speaking.

Have you ever had someone to ask "What's wrong?  You look so sad."  You may not be feeling anything.  You may have been off in another world - just thinking.

We need to be mindful of how we present ourselves.  We need to speak of good things.  If we are constantly talking about how this is going wrong or how that just isn't right, then we will subconsciously look for the negative things in our lives.  We fail to see the Good and Positive.  We need to speak of good things.  If you can't find something in the Present, then remember what God has done for you.  Think of HIS Love.  HIS Grace and Mercy.  Speak these things aloud to drive away the negativity.

No - Life is not a bed of Roses.  But that does not mean that we have to stay in the Poison Ivy.  Recognize where you are and ask for God's direction on how to get you through this.

Colossians 3:15-17 (KJV)

15  And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17  And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

We have a purpose on this Earth.  To show the Love of Christ to others.  We must be in the Word daily.  We must search out the wisdom of Christ and share it with others.  Knowing Christ through HIS Word brings us PEACE and JOY.

Psalm 16:8-10 (KJV)

 8  I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

 9  Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

10  For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

As long as you have God on your side, then you have hope.  HE will not leave you in the depths of your despair.  HE will send you words of encouragement.  This might be through a friend, a song, or even a child.  God is everywhere.  But it is nicer when we feel HIM holding our hand.

Rejoice in the thought that God is Near.  \o/

\o/  \o/  \o/  Praise and Thanksgiving  \o/  \o/  \o/ 

 

Revelation 7:12 (KJV)

12  Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

All of our blessings, all of our strength, all mercy, all power and might, Everything that we are comes from God.  This day give unto God the Thanksgiving, Honor, and Praise that is due HIM.

Not only this day, but Everyday.