Stopping Shutdown


 

Leaves falling copy

A sudden, strong breeze caused a cascade of falling colors, the leaves dancing a quick minuet with a young girl’s heart and my youngest twirled with delight in the middle of beauty’s downpour.

No shutdown there.

Joy overtook her small frame and she chose to participate with zest, she was rewarded with a leaf shower from her heavenly Father. Becky didn’t miss the moment; she seized it with both hands, hanging on with all her might, snuggling into the experience as brief as it was.

She owned it… and taught her dad a lesson in simplicity as he watched
her dance.

These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11

Can I encourage you today with the truth that Jesus, wants to impart joy, His joy into us. Watch for those moments, you know the ones, the ones that wake you up and surprise you… and remind you who you belong to. When it comes, drink it in, swallow each mouthful, swim in the moment that the Father showers you with.

Nobody can shutdown those wonderful God filled moments.

“True joy comes only from God and He shares this joy with those who walk in fellowship with Him.” - Jerry Bridges

 

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Dusty Rayburn said…
No shutdown there. We have no reason to shutdown or despair, our Heavenly Father is in control and blesses us in love.
Joanne Norton said…
SO TRUE!! And so filled by you with truism. I actually posted a "Joy" issue on my "Today's Word" ministry He has me put on FB every day. So, again, even never met, you and I are thinkin' the same stuff. Makes me grin, and reJOYce. ;-)
floyd said…
Thanks for the reminder, Jay. What a gift we have daily in the true treasures of this earth... too bad we so easily get deceived into clamoring for the things of no eternal value...
jasonS said…
Joy is a beautiful thing for sure. What a gift He gives! Great reminder, Jay. Thank you.
marthaorlando said…
No! No one and nothing can shut down those precious and joyous moments! We have been living with that government shutdown as my husband is a federal employee. So needed these words of inspiration and joy.
Blessings, Jay!
Bill (cycleguy) said…
Fantastic reminder jay of abundant blessings from the Father. it is so easy to forget there is joy in even the simplest, every year things like falling leaves (although I don't like to rake them). :)
Jay Cookingham said…
I think that's one of the reason God gave me lots of kids...so i would remember the joy of simple things. Thanks Bill!
Jay Cookingham said…
Hope the Fed shutdown didn't hurt your budget Martha...but I'm glad to see your joy is full!
Jay Cookingham said…
I'm glad He "disturbs" my common place with His joy my friend!
Jay Cookingham said…
Hate those distractions bro'...so glad when He gets my heart in the right place!
Jay Cookingham said…
I sense that the Father wants to restore joy in the hearts of His children...so glad to see evidence in so many of my friends! Thanks Sista!
Jay Cookingham said…
Amen Dusty...He is in control!

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