Joy Comes With the Morning

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When your alarm goes off, do you have to pull yourself out of bed? Are you too often overwhelmed with dread over the challenges you have to face? Do you believe joy is impossible in a world so full of loss, anger, and disappointment? Are you continually “awfulizing” as you watch the crimes, catastrophes, and steady stream of bad stories on the evening news? Do you struggle to believe that God even wants you to experience joy?

It doesn’t have to be that way. One of the promised fruits of the Spirit right between love and peace is JOY! That’s right. God wants us to experience joy, and he gives us the tools and the reasons to experience that joy every day.

Dr. Terry Paulson guides you through a 31 day devotional that is designed to help you claim the gift of joy. Every segment provides a fresh window you can use to open new avenues of expanding your Christian joy. 

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Based on Psalm 30:5, Dr. Terry Paulson, an award winning speaker, national columnist and author of many popular books, has created a 31 day devotional that shares how to navigate through life's twists and turns and choose the joy that God has provided for us each day.

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Why Do We Need Joy?

Joy Comes With the Morning Introduction

Terry Paulson - Joy Comes With the Morning

Joy Comes With the Morning Digital Devotional Guide

Terry encourages us through this 31 daily devotional to choose joy as we navigate through life's twists and turns. From walks in nature, to morning devotions opening you to God’s Word and vibrant prayer; you will discover faith-enhancing insights you can use to bring God’s joy to your faith journey starting today.

Seize the Day God Gives You—Choose Joy! - Part 1

31 Day Devotional

Terry reveals as we trust in God’s providence, we can experience praise, deeper faith, and heartfelt joy every day.

Seize the Day God Gives You—Choose Joy! - Part 2

Terry encourages us to never discount the value of any day and to make choices to maximize our positive emotional experiences, and cultivate and celebrate the joy and hope such experiences create.

Joy Comes by Loving as Jesus Loved - Part 1

Terry shares that by living out the one commandment of Jesus to “Love each other as I have loved you” promises to make your joy complete.

Joy Comes by Loving as Jesus Loved - Part 2

Joy is the byproduct of the generous love of others. But where do we get the power to live this way? When the Holy Spirit is in control, Christ flows through us.

Transform the Ordinary Into God’s Masterpiece - Part 1

There can be joy in the extraordinary and ordinary experiences of our lives. Terry encourages us to make each day a masterpiece.

Transform the Ordinary Into God’s Masterpiece - Part 2

How can you turn your ordinary day into a masterpiece? Terry will equip you with some practical advice on how to look for and appreciate today’s ordinary blessings and to treasure the joy that it produces.

Find Joy Cultivating a Life of Gratitude - Part 1

Gratitude has an amazing power to impact your attitude and your life. Terry shares the secret to happiness and finding contentment in whatever comes our way.

Find Joy Cultivating a Life of Gratitude - Part 2

It’s a Christian’s job to be a “Joy-bearing agent.” Discover how to exercise your gratitude muscles in this lesson.

Find Your Joy in Praise-filled Worship - Part 1

God’s desire is for us to experience joy and power as we praise and worship Him. Terry shares how we can keep our worship joyful and full of wonder.

Find Your Joy in Praise-filled Worship - Part 2

Whether you worship God enthusiastically or are more reserved in your approach, we are to celebrate the joy of worship when it comes. Terry compares different styles of worship and how we can appreciate diversity and value these differences.

Joy Comes Through Singing to God’s Glory - Part 1

The church is one of the last places where people can sing openly in public. Worshiping God together in community is powerful and helps us lift up a shared proclamation of joy in God’s presence.

Joy Comes Through Singing to God’s Glory - Part 2

Terry shares how faith-filled music works in producing benefits in our lives and encourages us to experience the positive, lasting impact for ourselves.

Joy Comes From Enjoying God’s Amazing Creation - Part 1

Nature calls us for renewal, but few of us heed the call. In this lesson, Terry shares how joy comes from experiencing God’s amazing creation and appreciating the beauty, joy and peace nature can provide.

Joy Comes From Enjoying God’s Amazing Creation - Part 2

God is able to teach us, speak to us, and provide for us through His creation. How then are we called to enjoy creation, and what can nature teach us about joy?

Joy Comes With Morning Devotions - Part 1

How you start your day can determine your attitude and focus for what is to come. And there is no better way to start than to take time with God every morning.

Joy Comes With Morning Devotions - Part 2

When you make time for daily devotions, you make space for your soul at the start of your day. It lets you get God’s momentum rolling early. You will be amazed at how much God can do with your day.

Joy Comes With Morning Prayers - Part 1

There is more to starting one’s day in the Lord than just reading a morning devotion or scripture. It’s time to talk to our God and to listen for His still small voice in reply. Discover how your prayer time can become a personal communion with God.

Joy Comes With Morning Prayers - Part 2

The Holy Spirit searches your heart even when you can’t find the words needed and is able to guide our devotions and prayers. Delve deeper in your understanding of the Holy Spirit’s role and learn how to move from head-nodding to purposeful prayer.

The Joy of Waking to God’s Word Every Morning - Part 1

The Word of God is available but seldom read. God is summoning us to go deeper to discover the treasures He has prepared for us to find and apply to our lives. 

The Joy of Waking to God’s Word Every Morning - Part 2

Nothing brings joy closer to home than reading God’s Word. We can expect to be touched by God and to experience joy as we engage with His Word every day.

Joy Comes From Faith-filled Optimism and Hope - Part 1

Faith-based optimism and hope is built on a history of trusting God through the tough times, trusting that He will be with you in and through every challenge you face.

Joy Comes From Faith-filled Optimism and Hope - Part 2

The more we overcome obstacles with faith, the sooner we come to develop optimism and a mature hope that God will see us through. We persevere to find new paths to overcome the challenges we face.

Joy Comes From the Work of the Holy Spirit - Part 1

The Holy Spirit is our life companion and enables us to experience joy. Terry explores how to partner with the Holy Spirit in order to fully experience the power He wants to work in and through us.

Joy Comes From the Work of the Holy Spirit - Part 2

Martin Luther’s powerful discovery of the role grace and faith play in our Christian walk has forever impacted our understanding of Salvation. Terry explains this revelation and connection to the Holy Spirit.

Joy Comes From Being a Member of the Family of God

We all know the importance of family, but do you know personally the power of your faith community? Terry explores the benefits in being part of a faith community.

The Joy of Faith-filled Giving - Part 1

As Christians, we are called to be good stewards with our time, talent and treasure (our finances). Terry encourages us to embrace the joy of living a generous life unto Christ.

The Joy of Faith-filled Giving - Part 2

Giving is contagious and so is the joy it creates! Terry shares the overflow we can expect as we give with joy and receive in return God’s joy and grace.

Joy Comes With a Healthy Faith-filled Sense of Humor - Part 1

When was the last time you laughed for the sheer joy of your salvation? Terry says to let the world see your joy and you won’t be able to keep them away.

Joy Comes With a Healthy Faith-filled Sense of Humor - Part 2

Humor is a God-given gift that helps us deal with difficult experiences. It promotes greater resilience and acts as a protective factor against the negative impact of high stress. Terry lays out the benefits we can experience when we adopt a healthy sense of humor.

Joy Comes From Being With God for Eternity - Part 1

Celebrate how Jesus is preparing a home for us in heaven where tears will be wiped away, where there will be no illness or loss, and where we will be free to express our joy in continual praise of God every day with a joyous throng of heavenly believers.

Joy Comes From Being With God for Eternity - Part 2

How do we prepare for Heaven? Terry reminds us of what God has called us to do here on earth and the joy we can anticipate when we are with Jesus forever in eternity.

Making Changes in Your God-filled Joy that Last

Joy Comes With the Morning Conclusion

Terry recaps his 31 day devotional and emphasizes living a life of joy is an ongoing journey. He offers a challenge to continue to grow, develop and to experience lasting change.

Your guide, Terry Paulson