Love That Produces Overflowing Joy

Love That Produces Overflowing Joy

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John 15:11 (NIV)

I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

Jesus makes it pretty clear to you today: His intention is that His love in your life should produce rich and abundant joy. He desires that you walk in complete joy—and overflowing joy. He didn’t breathe life into you body for you merely survive. He intends that you THRIVE.

God’s love is not passive, but an activating love, bringing transformation and fulfillment. It carries with it joy so pervasive in its gift that it overflows our hearts and overwhelms our circumstances. As we surrender to God’s love and follow His commands in obedience, His joy becomes our strength.

This is the invitation to live in His joy, knowing that His love empowers us to live victoriously and abundantly.

So, what’s the connection between God’s love and a joy that overflows in YOUR life today? Jesus desires His joy to fill you completely as you abide in Him. All it takes is an open heart to receive Him. Take a fresh download of His love today and experience His joy in abundance.

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Think about a challenge or circumstance that has been weighing on you.

How can you invite Jesus’ joy into that situation to transform your perspective and experience?

What steps can you take to open your heart more fully to His love and allow His joy to empower and sustain you through this difficulty?