Monday

Jesus, You are the center of my joy!

I woke up this morning with the song in the video below in my mind, heart and spirit. I couldn't shake it and didn't want to. I just wanted some time with the Lord to sing this song to Him. Have you ever just wanted to wrap your arms around Jesus with your worship, your praise, your praise and your thanksgiving? I do. Daily and often. I confess that I can't do anything apart from Him and I am absolutely nothing without Him!!

John 15:5 (NIV) “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

I asked my husband about the song this morning. It's one of his favorite songs. We are both ipod people but he dug out his CD's to find the song for me. I then found it on YouTube to share with all of you.





Jesus, is in fact the center of my joy. He's the center of my life. Everything that is good and perfect comes from Him. He is the heart of my contentment. He is my hope, my love, my joy, my salvation, my peace and my life.

Without Him I would not know how to love! I mean that!!
Without Him I would not have laughter! He restored what was torn from me in my youth!!
Without Him I would be LOST!  He kept His hand on me when my hand was slipping from His!!

Thank You Jesus!!!

He is the complete and whole center of my joy. Someone needs to this today. Someone needs to be reminded that of His love for you. When we allow Him to be the absolute center of our lives we will walk with the abundance that He's provided for us.

Close your eyes and listen to this beautiful worship song. Open your heart to Jesus and pour your love out to Him. I guarantee you that the love He will pour back into you will overflow and pour out of every part of your being. His love and presence in our lives is so amazing. He is Amazing!! He's my Amazing Grace...

Psalm 16:11 (AMP) You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.

Pray with me and make it personal, between you and Jesus...

Jesus, I'm nothing without You. I love You. I thank You for being the center of my joy. Thank You for never letting go of me; for loving me even when I'm at my worse! Thank You for being the lifter of my head...the comfort for my heart when I'm hurting. Thank You for being my Healer and the Lover of my soul. Thank You for restoring laughter in my heart when it was burned out in my childhood. Thank You for Your shed Blood for my sins. Thank You for interceding on my behalf to the Father. Thank You for being You! Thank You for being my Lord and my Savior. I love You so very much and I thank You for loving me. I pray to lift Your Holy Name to all who need to know You. I pray to bring honor and glory to our Heavenly Father. I pray to obey the leadership of the Holy Spirit and to walk in Your teachings Lord. I pray to bless Your Name. It's in Your precious Name I pray with a heart of gratitude...Amen and Amen!


Thank you friends for visiting with me today. Be blessed in the Joy of Jesus! Praying for all of you right now!

Lingering In HIS Presence, Lisa


PRAYER REQUEST FOR OUR SISTER IN CHRIST:
Many of us have been praying a long time for Denise (ShortyBear) but I wanted to mention it here asking that if you're not already praying please pray for her health. Her Facebook is where I was updated recently. I hesitate to say anything beyond that because I do not have any updated details but please pray as the Holy Spirit leads for her complete healing and restoration.  Please also pray for her husband Eddie. You can also view her Blog.  Thank you and God bless you!

8 comments:

Debbie said...

Simply beautiful Lisa! Jesus is the center of my joy. I needed to be reminded of this today. Thank you for sharing it.

I mentioned you and your new book on my post today on Heart Choices. I already began reading my Kindle edition and ...love it!

Love to you sis,
Debbie

Sassy Granny ... said...

The center of our joy, and the heart of our hearts.

I love it when I wake up in the spirit. That doesn't always happen; but when it does I know the day to come will be filled with something He wants me to anticipate.

Blessings as this day unfolds ...
Kathleen

Jess said...

Amen and amen! JESUS is true JOY!
To know His Love is to be made New.
Thank you dear sister for sharing this precious song.
Love in the LAMB~ Jess

renaye said...

Thank you Lord for everything.You are the King of King.When life take it turns you reming me I am the great I am.You blessed my soul today.I needed that today.I know that I know God is the center of my joy.
As I pray and rejoice for each of you,Thank you for your spirit.
Many Blessing To YOU
Amen Amen Glory to his name

RCUBEs said...

I don't know what I would do at this tough battle I'm in (@ work) without Him. But because of Jesus, I'm not scared. I'm more strong. I have kept my joy despite this trial.

Congratulations sister for finishing the book! It is beautiful and love the cover. Beautiful...Like you inside and out.

I also want to thank you for the timely prayer from Psalm you have left me. The Lord had given me that particular Psalm at one of my lower points as I started this battle. So, to be reminded of His vindication, there's no other thing but to remain trusting in our wonderful Savior. Love you sis and God bless and protect you.

Angela said...

Thanks for sharing the video..I am off to work now but wanted to spend some time with our Lord, praising Him and giving Him glory and honor!!

Cami said...

Hi Lisa! Not sure which blog of yours you update more - didn't see dates on your other one.

This is a very beautiful post indeed. Makes my heart warm and fuzzy! Thank you for these reminders today!!

Thank you for being such a blessing to us! ox

<3-Cami from First Day of My Life

LisaShaw said...

Sisters, thanks for sharing your heart, encouragement and words of wisdom. I appreciate all of you and love you!!

Let's walk with Jesus' Joy together and share Him with those we come in contact for God's glory!