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Imagine

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There are passages in scripture that give us a peek inside of heaven.

1 Corinthians 2:9    Revelation 21:22-27
Revelation 5   John 17:24   John 14:1-3

But, until the day He calls us home we will not know what it it will be like. What joy it will be to praise our Almighty God face to face!

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What do you think that you’ll do
when you meet Jesus?

Listen to the song by Mercy Me and pray about it…

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It really is too much to imagine. Thanking God we have the gift of Jesus Christ… that one day we will be able to be in heaven  – bowing, singing, praising, dancing, loving, being still… Praying that we would have a glimpse of that day as we put our Hope in Him!

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How to Act Like a True Christian – Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

“Rejoice with those who rejoice.” 
Romans 12:15a

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.

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  • Sometimes it’s easy to join others in their happiness, but sometimes it is difficult, even painful to rejoice along with others. It could be a struggle that we are going through, or a painful lesson we’ve learned, maybe a great loss or simple envy. But, no matter what… Romans 12 tells us how we are to react to the joy of others. Write it down.
  • Is there a place where you are finding it difficult to rejoice with others. Confess it now, and ask the Lord to change your heart (Psalm 51:10)
  • Remember no matter how alone you may feel. If you know Jesus, He is with you (Matthew 28:20). He will give you the strength to love the unlovable, he will show you joy in the midst of sorrow, or help you overcome envy.We have a choice each day to share joy with others or exist alone in our own little world. How are you going to choose to live?

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Praying that the joy of the Lord will be your strength today.(Nehemiah 8:10)

Joyful Hope

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How to Act Like a True Christian – Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

“Rejoice in Hope” 
Romans 12:12a

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.
1 Peter 1:3-5

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  • Who is our only hope (John 3:16).
  • What does it mean to you that we have a living hope (Luke 24:46-49)?
  • If you know Jesus, your hope is certain. How does 1 Peter 1:4 describe you inheritance?
  • In John 14:1-3 Jesus himself tells us about what we have to look forward to. Write down what he is preparing for you.
  • This gives us much to rejoice about. Our hope is certain our place is prepared. We should live with an attitude of Joy clinging to our true Hope… Jesus. Praise Him now for His gift to us, and ask the Lord to maintain in you a joyful hope.
  • Remember… this world puts it’s hope in “things.” Their hope is dead. Let us show today in our actions and attitudes what it means to have a living hope in Jesus Christ.

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Praying that the God of hope will fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (paraphrase of Romans 15:13)

Pure Joy

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Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.

James 1:2-4

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  • What are you instructed to consider “pure joy”?
  • The Spirit is working in you to make you mature and complete. Meditate on this passage and record what the Spirit has e revealed to you about the spirit of joy.

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Joy is Strength

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Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.


“And do not be grieved,
for the joy of The Lord is your strength”
Nehemiah 8:10b

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  • When you are weak…
  • Your circumstances may not bring you worldly happiness, but you can have the joy of The Lord. Write about how the power of God’s joy can change your outlook on life.

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Joyful in Hope

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Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.


“Be joyful in hope,
patient in affliction,
faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12 NIV

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  • What does it mean to put your hope in the Lord (Romans 5:1-5)?
  • Paul shares with you the attitude you should carry as you put your hope in the Lord. Describe the attitude and action you should take.
  • The gift of the Spirit is joy,  but you  must put your hope in Him and not earthly things or accomplishments. Is there anything you need to change in your perspective  to make room for the hope and joy that comes only from Christ?

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The Gift of the Spirit is Joy

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Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.


“This is the day The Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24

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  • It is a new day! Let us trust in the Lord today for his joy and strength.  Comment on the simplicity of this verse and how you can apply it in your own life.

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The Spirit in You is Joy

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Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Deuteronomy 16:13-17

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  • What attitude are we to have as we worship the Lord?
  • Who is to join in the feast?
  • This gives us a picture of joyful worship as part of a community. When we bring our gifts with a grateful heart what are we promised?
  • Verses 16 & 17 instruct us on how to appear before The Lord. What does it tell us?
  • We need to remember that Joyful giving can include more than just monetary blessings. What gifts has God given you that you can share with joy today?

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