TEXT: NEHEMIAH 8:10 KJV
“Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Discussions:
We started the discussion about spiritual warfare yesterday; we shall continue with this for the next few days. There is power in being joyful. A soul that is downcast may not win the battle of life. Joy creates an atmosphere that makes the heavens intervene in our favour. There is joy where God is. Our God laughs in heaven. Psalm 2:4. If God laughs, you have to be intentional about creating joy and laughter around you.
We were told in biology that a hormone called Adrenaline is responsible for fear. This means when battle confronts us or a situation occurs, the body reacts by releasing the hormone Adrenaline. When we intentionally create joy, the body releases a different hormone called Dopamine and Serotonin which make fear of no effect.
Surrowful outlook creates defeat; joy creates victory. When you notice that you are depressed with or without a reason, Satan is up to something. You have to stop him from going further by creating joy around you.
Practical Steps to create joy
1. Laugh out intentionally even when it seems like it does not make sense.
2. Find a danceable gospel song on YouTube or any other means and dance to God like no others business
3. Speak to the issue or situation words like: I have seen that it ends in victory. Glory be to God. Shame on you Satan.
Declaration:
I am full of strength and Joy in the Holy Ghost in Jesus name.
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