STRENGTH IN PRAYER - The Joy of the Lord

"May we renew the ardor and fervency of our desires for the Lord and may we be a strong people, and consequently a joyous people in the strength and joy of the Lord." C.H. Spurgeon

"The joy of the Lord is our strength!" (Nehemiah 8:10) Joy is one of the fruit of the Spirit and is the sign and symbol of a strong spiritual life.

"The joy of the Lord,"

...leads to great PRAISE;

...results in great SACRIFICE;

...makes one eager to OBEY;

...fortifies against TEMPTATION;

...brings family HAPPINESS.

It is in prayer that we connect with the true source of our joy and strength!