I Am With You

One of my favorite thoughts that takes me through the day is “This is the day the Lord hath made, rejoice and be glad in it.” Why shouldn’t I be glad, because God is with me! Knowing God is with me absolutely makes my day. 

     How many times does God say, “I am with you” or God will be with you?” I didn’t do the count but one or two researchers said it was sixteen.

 

     Regardless, my verse for today will be from Isaiah 41:10

 

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”  

 

Today-Be Glad

Today is the 5^th of July, not the 4^th or the 1^st, or even the 30^th. Yet, it is a day like all the rest. It is “the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)

     Rejoice and be glad- and praise God for the day. 

 

Be glad, why?

 

G od holds me in the palm of His hand.              (Rejoice in faith)

L et go and let God have control.                       (Believe in faith)

A ll is in God’s hands. He owns it all.                  (Praise in faith)

D o all to the glory of God and rejoice in it.      (React in faith)

 

Truth and July 4th

My word for today is “truth.”

 

T ruth comes from God

R est is found in Truth 

U nderstanding comes by knowing God’s Truth

T ruth in found by trusting in God

H onesty and Honor comes with Truth

I didn’t choose to post about Independence Day on this the 4^th of July, but I wish all my readers “A very happy 4th of July day” and be safe. Remember that this "July 4th is the day the Lord hath made. Be glad and rejoice in it."

Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks

Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks

 

“Rejoice always!”

Is a good trail to blaze

It may not give wealth,

 But it leads to good health.

Joy lifts the spirit and has merit.

Next comes prayer-

Pray continually. 

That means to never cease.

Always talking to God provides peace.

With peace life just gets better. 

Then there is the giving of thanks,

And with God that ranks. 

Consider God’s Word

And keep it stored.

It says, 

“Rejoice, give thanks, and pray, for this is God’s will.” 

Do it each and every day.

God’s word also says,

“Love, joy, and peace are the fruit of the Spirit.”

Test it!

Seek the fruit!

Let it take root.

When joy, peace, and prayer over-flow the cup,

You’ll be lifted up. 

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 6/27/2026 

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   “Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV

 

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22 NIV 

Jehovah!

     Everyday we should praise God for all He does.  He is our shield, protector, and our hope.

      Jehovah!
Jehovah is His name;
Forever the same.
Jehovah! Jehovah! Jehovah!
What a glorious Lord!
Let praise upon Him be poured.
Jehovah!
Oh, sing praise.
In Him be amazed.
His voice thunders,
His power displays wonders.
Jehovah! Jehovah! Jehovah!
Rejoice in His strength.
Embrace Him in soul's depth and length.
He is Lord of all
Through breaking dawn and settling nightfall.   
Jehovah! Jehovah! Jehovah!
                          Mary Crisp Jameson 

Rejoice

     I find myself rejoicing when something good happens or when I feel like I have done something good.  But what should I rejoice most over?
     I was given insight into this when I read what Jesus told his disciples in Luke 10:17,20, "When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to Him, "Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!"  Jesus replied, "But don't rejoice because evil spirits obey you: rejoice because your names are registered in heaven." 
     Wow!  If I rejoice over my name being registered in heaven, I will rejoice every hour of every day, not just when I feel like it when something goes right for the day or I have sense of accomplishment.  My salvation is my joy.

JOY

Joy

I love to wake up in the mornings and quote Psalm 118:24, "This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it."  However, to rejoice, I need true joy in my heart.  So, what is joy?

J esus
O ver
Y ou

Jesus over you!
Showing a love that's true.
He's found everyday; everywhere!
In the heart, in breathe, and in the air. 
He is the Joy that fills the soul;
The One who makes you whole.
Directing and showing the way;
Controlling the day!
Jesus! Alive in Spirit;
A gift to embrace and inherit.
Before all and in all;
Picking you up when you fall. 
A joy!
Who can destroy?
A Joy that's true;
Jesus! Over you.

"He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together."  Colossians 1:17

Joyfulness

     I just finished reading the longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119 in the New Living Translation version.  It is filled with loads of insight for discernment.  Actually, it tells us how to find joy, and if we miss joy in our lives it is our own fault.  I believe God wants me to live a joyful life.  It is a gift that I, personally, do not want to miss.  Below are a few verses about JOY but don't just take them out of context.  Read the whole chapter to get the full meaning.

     Verse One: "Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of His laws."
     Verse Two: "Joyful are those who obey His laws and search for Him with all their hearts."
     Verse 35: "Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found."  I have joy through Christ, but to find happiness increases my joy.
     Verse 43: "Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope."  This one does not include the word JOY, but if I had no hope I would have no joy.
     Verse 92: "If your instructions hadn't sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery."
     Verse 162 "I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure."  Who does not rejoice when they find treasure?  I rejoice even when I win a "free" prize, but I can have "free" joy everyday through my Christ who died for me.  Oh, let me rejoice!

     I simply cannot leave out one of my favorite verses.  But this one is from the KJV which is the one I always fall back to:  Verse 105: "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
    

The Day The Lord Made

 One of my favorite scriptures comes from Psalm 118:24, "This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."     If I can start my day with a reminder of this verse, it helps me see the day as one of opportunity and blessings.  My days are not just past times, they are filled with meaning and life.   What I choose to do with them make me who I am and speaks volumes for my Christian walk. 

        The Day The Lord Made

"This is the day the Lord hath made.

I will rejoice and be glad in it."
  For, One day He died, yet arose;
  One day He saved me - a child He chose;  
  One day He forgave all He knows.
"This is the day the Lord hath made.
I will rejoice and be glad in it."
  For, this day, my burdens He hears;
  This day, He sustains through all my fears;
  This day, there are no forgotten years.
Oh!  Let me rejoice!
Let me lift up my voice.
  For this day He loves me;
  This day I am set free;
  This day, His grace helps me, just be. 
"I will rejoice and be glad in it."
  For, this day I am saved through Heaven's Source;
  This day I cast away my sins and remorse;
  This day He establishes my course.
Oh, yes!  Where is my voice through life's choice?
Let me sing and kneel to the King.
  For, "this is the day the Lord hath made.
  I will rejoice and be glad in it."
                                         Mary Crisp Jameson

Joy

     There is no greater feeling than having joy in my heart.  For those who walk around with a frown, disgrumbled with life, and have no joy or great pleasure and happiness, let me just say, I will strive to avoid you at all cost. 
     Why?  It is not that I do not like you, but the fact is, you have the ability to remove my joy if I let you.  It is, in some cases, human nature to take on the feelings of others. 
     Let me explain.  When I was working, I often went into the office with a smile on my face and joy in my heart.  I would walk past a co-worker and say, "Good morning!"  I often received a grumbled back, "Good morning..." but I could tell there was no joy to that greeting.  That person just did not want to be there.  I instantly knew I would get no laughter that would lift my spirits further but rather a dissertation on something like, "what's good about the day?"   If I allowed that feeling to pass on to  me or stop and listen to the negatives of life, my joy was going to "fly out the window."  I much preferred to seek out someone who was enjoying what life had to offer.  

      One of my favorite verses is Psalm 118:24, "This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." 
There are so many other verses that tell us to rejoice; among them are:

     Psalm 96:11  Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is it."     
     Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again: Rejoice!"

     To quote the writer of IN Touch, "When we, through wisdom, allow God to do His work in our life, we will begin to experience blessings, see His power, and feel His love in new ways,  And this new growth brings great joy?"