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"There is GREATER JOY in serving the Lord Jesus Christ"
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I hope you enjoy your visit with Greater Joy and hopefully you will find some helpful links on our site. Remember to email Tammy with your thoughts and prayers. And as always, keep us in your prayers.
God bless You!
Tammy & family
THAT'S GOD
Have you ever been just sitting there and all of a sudden you
feel like doing something nice for someone you care for. . .
THAT'S GOD. . .. He talks to you through the Holy Spirit.
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Have you ever been down and out and nobody seems to be
around for you to talk to. . .
THAT'S GOD .. . . He wants you to talk to Him.
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Have you ever been thinking about somebody that you haven't
seen in a long time and then next thing you know you see them
or receive a phone call from them. . .
THAT'S GOD .. . .. there is no such thing as coincidence.
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Have you ever received something wonderful that you didn't
even ask for, like money in the mail, a debt that had
mysteriously been cleared, or a coupon to a department store
where you had just seen something you wanted, but couldn't
afford. . ..
THAT'S GOD. .. . He knows the desires of your heart.
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Have you ever been in a situation and you had no clue how it
is going to get better, but now you look back on it. . .
THAT'S GOD. .. . He passes us through tribulation to see a
brighter day.
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Do You Think That You Accidentally Found This Web Site?
NOPE!
NOW THAT'S GOD!!!
We are pleased that you chose to stop by the
GREATER JOY Gospel Ministry and visit with us. It's our desire that you will find Peace, Joy, and the Love of Christ in this place. He is our guidance and the shephard of this ministry. Please send us your prayer requests and any comments you might have. It's a privilege to always help someone.
God Bless you and your family is our Prayer here at GREATER JOY.
GUIDANCE
When I meditated on the word GUIDANCE, I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.
When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.
When one person realizes and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back or
by pressing lightly in one direction or another. It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other.
My eyes drew back to the word GUIDANCE. When I saw "G," I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i."
"God, "u" and "I" dance. God, you, and I dance!".
This statement is what guidance means to me.
As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust that I would get guidance about my life. Once again, I became willing to let God lead.
My prayer for you today is that God's blessings and mercies be upon you and your family on this day and everyday. May you abide in Him as He abides in
you. Dance together with God, trusting Him to lead and to guide you through each season of your life.
If God has done anything for you in your life, please share this message
with someone else, for prayer is one of the best gifts we can receive; so lets continue to pray for one another.
I Hope You Dance !!!!!!!!!!!
How Great Thou Art
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy hand hath made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed;
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee,
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee;
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
When through the woods and forest glades I wander,
I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze;
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee,
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee;
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
But when I think that God, His Son not sparing,
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in,
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin;
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee,
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee;
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
And there proclaim, "My God, how great Thou art!"
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee,
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee;
How great Thou art! How great Thou art!
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7
All those who take the sword will perish by the sword. Matthew 26:52
The poor you always have with you, but you do not always have Me. John 12:8
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11
For to him who has shall more be given, and from him who has not, even what he thinks that he was will be taken away. Luke 8:18
The lights is with you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, lest the darkness overtake you; he who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes. John 12:35
The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; and if your eye is not sound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is darkness! Matthew 6:22-23
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. The second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets. Matthew 22:37-40
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The Seven Words of Jesus from the Cross
There are seven things that Jesus said when He was on the cross. These are referred to as the ‘seven words from the cross’ , and were the last words of Jesus on Good Friday.
First Word
Jesus spoke to His Father as He was nailed to the cross.
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34
Second Word
Jesus spoke to the thief who was being crucified next to Him.
“Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in paradise.” Luke 23:43
Third Word
Jesus spoke to His mother Mary and His disciple John who were standing together nearby.
To His mother: “Dear woman, Behold, your son!” John 19:26
To His disciple: “Behold, your mother!” John 19:27
And from that day forward, John took Mary into his home as his own mother.
Fourth Word
About the ninth hour Jesus cried out to His Father with a loud voice.
“Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani ?” which means, “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me ?” Matthew 27:46
Fifth Word
Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled, exclaimed thirst.
“I am thirsty.” John 19:28
Sixth Word
The sixth word was a statement of triumph.
“It is finished.” John 19:30
Seventh Word
Jesus cried out to His Father with a loud voice.
“Father, into Thy hands I commit My spirit.” Luke 23:46
Having said this, Jesus breathed His last, bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
The good and gracious God placed you in this world (Acts 17:26). God gives you the food you eat (Psalm 145:15-16). Oh yes, you work for a living. Perhaps you even built a home. Where do derive the health, strength, and ability you have? It is by God's power and blessing you have life, health, and strength (Acts 17:25). If you do not properly use your God given talents and abilities, He will take them away (Matthew 25:26-28).
If you are a follower of Christ, you also have God to thank. "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9).
God created you. God redeemed you through Christ. God preserves you. You have every reason to regularly worship and thank Him. Psalm 92:4 leads the way. "For You, O Lord, have made me glad by what You have done, I will sing for joy at the works of Your hands."
Don't Wait
Thank you that Christ's revelation of himself within my soul as
Lord of my life and as the living Spirit of truth and holiness
testifies that he is not dead but alive forevermore.
Thank you that he lives in my heart.
By your grace, and by my faith in what you did, I am what I am.
The resurrection is preached and I believe it. Thank you, Father!
Thank you that I don't have to believe that death ends it all
either for Jesus or for me!
In the name of Jesus I come, thanking you for your resurrection
power and asking that I may live so as to always have hope of
sharing in it. Amen.
The wind blows cold across the graves,
Of those who died in sin.
Those who died without Salvation,
Never to live again.
Never to walk the streets of gold,
Never to wear a robe or crown,
Never to soar with the angels,
For Satan has pulled them down.
Never to feel, the joy and thrill,
Of the Father's Love and Might.
Never to bask in the glorious glow,
Of God's eternal light.
Never again to know comfort,
Only pain, and misery.
Always to burn in the fires of hell,
For all eternity.
There is no hope for those poor souls,
For them, it is too late.
They will never have another chance,
To pass through Heaven's gate.
They will never have another chance,
To ask forgiveness for their sins.
For upon their death the offer,
Of Salvation did rescind.
It is sad, and tragic beyond words,
The price those souls must pay.
For they will find no mercy,
When they stand on Judgment Day.
These souls of friends and loved ones,
Who are doomed to the fires of Hell,
If they could speak directly to you,
What precious advise they would tell.
They would tell you that God is very real,
And that Jesus died for your sins,
They would tell you to drop to your knees,
And beg for redemption.
For those poor souls it is too late,
There's nothing else that they can do.
But they would tell you, if they could speak,
That it is not too late for you.
As long as you live, it is not too late,
To ask Jesus into your heart.
Once you are safe within His arms,
No power can pull you apart.
So bow your head, fold your hands,
In sincere, and humble prayer.
Commend your mortal spirit,
Into Jesus's loving care.
Accept Him now, before it's too late,
Before your time is at end.
Do not be a poor, wretched soul,
Who died within his sins.
"SCRIPTURES WE LIVE BY"
ROM 5:11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.
ROM 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
ROM 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROM 15:32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
TI1 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
JO1 1:4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.
CO2 1:24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
CO2 2:3 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.
We welcome you to the GREATER JOY Gospel Ministry where Jesus is
King of Kings.
OUR DEDICATION AND PROMISE TO YOU...
We will lift up all prayer requests that are submitted to our site. The Bible teaches us to pray without ceasing and to pray for one another.
Our ministry is dedicated ONLY in sharing the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You will find helpful links and sites listed with NewJoy that will encourage you and enlighten your Bible study.
We want to express to each of you our concern for those sites listed with us who ask for donations. Some of the sites listed with us may ask for donations in helping spread the Gospel. Our ministry DOES NOT. However, it is not our place to judge those who do and in NO way will our ministry commit such acts. We add only sites that we believe to follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The GREATER JOY Gospel Ministry Disclaimer:
Our only and greatest desire is to tell others about the GREATER JOY we have found in serving Christ Jesus.
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