Pause: A Month of Joy in Five Minutes a DaySample

Proclaim

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” (Phil. 4:4-5)

Prompt

If you look at it right—with God’s perspective—life itself is a joy.

Think about it: we’ve been given the gift of new life! And that’s not all: we’ve also been called by the Creator of Life himself to the wonderful task of co-laboring with God to build His kingdom.

Even when this life brings us deep, exquisite pain like a career setback, a torn relationship, financial disaster, or the loss of a loved one, how can we do anything but revel in Christ’s joy?

When we take God’s eternal perspective on life, suddenly things can make a lot more sense. I get it, it’s easier said than done. But you are doing the work right now to establish a fresh new JOY-FILLED perspective. Choosing to spend time with God, memorize His word, and build a healthy rhythm of joy is a huge step in the right direction.

Prod

Is there anything holding you back from looking at life from God’s perspective? Name it.

Ask God to help you remove anything that is blocking you right now!

Praise

Listen to “YOUR NAME IS POWER” by Rend Collective

Pray

Jesus, thank you for your vision. Guide me to see the world with your joy today. I need your help letting go of [NAME A BURDEN]. I need your help forgiving [NAME A PERSON]. I need your help keeping my eyes focused on your JOY! Please help me today see this world through a lens of Joy! Amen.