Christians have you ever had a time in your life when you were filled with such gratitude to God and have had abounding joy in your lives?
2007-08-22 06:27:25 · 18 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oh, yes!
Every single day upon waking.
(Really...I was once in a near-fatal car wreck. It is nice to see another day where I am alive, healthy, and have productive things to do.)
Yes, each and every day.
2007-08-22 06:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by The Mystic One 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have had times in my walk with the Lord where I have had such joy, but then there were times when I was miserable...usually of my own accord. In all the joy of the Lord is my strength. God Bless.
2007-08-22 13:34:09 · answer #2 · answered by Joel 2 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
YES! But God always finds a way to test my loyalty, so if this ever happens, the joy ends after a period in time...only to come back again. God has a sense of humor when it comes to my life.
2007-08-22 13:38:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I went to something called Aquire the Fire (mostly for teens) and I was totally revived. It was like this fire had been lit, and although it goes down a few times, that spark is still there. Since then, while I've had some very hard times, there has still been this point in me that keeps pushing me higher. And this is a person that's wondered about God's existance and even concidered themselves atheist.
2007-08-22 13:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by spinelli 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I've had moments like that after God answered a prayer or blessed me with something or helped me through a hard time. I think it's normal to have it more often as a Christian, though. I don't think I have that joy right now, and it's been bothering me. I think if I pray and rely on Jesus, that I will have more of that joy.
2007-08-22 13:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by Mark 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yup. Cherish those moments. Feelings and emotions come and go.
Did you know that Abraham, the friend of God, had less than a handful of visits by the presence of God for his entire life? He did not rely on feelings. He would not have been obedient to slay his only son, Isaac if so. He relied on the knowledge and personal comittment to his God.
When you do and when you don't feel anything, live for Him!
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2007-08-22 13:32:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sure! This comes off and on- and I pray for it to be always ON!
I love to pray "Restore unto me the joy of your salvation" because I know I need that JOY everyday!
But yes, I am always thankful to God and when I see Him act in my life- when I see something happening that I know is Him, I leap for joy, knowing full well my God is taking care of my needs-- and it just makes me want to shout it out!
What jojo said above- AMEN! That should get best answer!
2007-08-22 13:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-08-22 13:31:39 · answer #8 · answered by Bobbie 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Always. And its over the simple and small things God has done for all of us.
2007-08-22 13:38:33 · answer #9 · answered by monte54que 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Lots of times. Praise the Lord!
2007-08-22 13:32:50 · answer #10 · answered by William D 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋