Saturday, October 3, 2009

Joy Challenge - Day 29 - Joy Quotes





"When was the last time you laughed for the sheer joy of your salvation? People are not attracted to somber doctrines. There is no persuasive power in a gloomy and morbid religion. Let the world see your joy and you won't be able to keep them away. To be filled with God is to be filled with joy."
Anonymous

"Where others see but the dawn coming over the hill, I see the soul of God shouting for joy."
William Blake

"Joy is not the absence of suffering. It is the presence of God."
Robert Schuller


"I believe God, through His Spirit, grants us love, joy, and peace no matter what is happening in our lives. As Christians, we shouldn't expect our joy to always feel like happiness, but instead recognize joy as inner security -- a safeness in our life with Christ."
Jill Briscoe


"This is the secret of joy. We shall no longer strive for our own way; but commit ourselves, easily and simply, to God's way, acquiesce in His will, and in so doing find our peace."
Evelyn Underhill

Blessings,
Linda

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15 comments:

  1. kelliOctober 3, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    "Where others see but the dawn coming over the hill, I see the soul of God shouting for joy."
    William Blake

    Linda...I LOVE this quote! I'm going to jot it down after I finish this comment. It stirs something deep inside me.

    Thank you:)

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  2. Sarah DawnOctober 4, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    His joy bubbles over from this post to my heart! Thank you sweet friend.

    Dancing in His joy,
    Sarah Dawn

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  3. TammyOctober 4, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Linda, you've no idea how much reading these quotes have lifted me up this morning. I was feeling discouraged and God used these for me...thank you!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 4, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    What wonderful quotes! Like Tammy, I was greatly encouraged as well. Sometimes the clouds move in, but reading truth dispells the them. Thank you so much!

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  5. LaureOctober 4, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Linda,

    all of these speak light. in the last day, i've covered up my joy with the cloud of a wrong attitude.

    repentance cleansed me. your post graced me.

    thank you!

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  6. DawnOctober 4, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Great quotes!

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  7. grammyOctober 4, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    I was going to say "Great Quotes", then I saw that Dawn already said that (o: Oh well.

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  8. JessOctober 4, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Just letting you know I have been lurking and enjoying your joy challenge...

    Happy new week
    Love, Jess

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  9. MariaOctober 4, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    And we know that the joy and peace that comes from knowing God and living in His presence is His gift to us.
    God Bless you, Linda~
    Have a beautiful week
    ---Maria

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  10. christy roseOctober 4, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Amen!! "In His presence is fullness of joy!!"

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  11. Deborah AnnOctober 5, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Thank you for spreading some joy! Lord knows this did my heart good today to stop in here.

    Come by and visit my other blog (www.heavenlyhumor.blogspot.com)

    Spreadin' a little joy of my own!

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  12. the voice of melodyOctober 5, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Linda, these are all wonderful quotes and I agree completely. We, as Christians, ought to let our joy shine as brightly as we can and you are a great example of that.

    What a joy it's been to stop by this evening! ;)

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  13. Elisabeth BlackOctober 6, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Your joy challenges make me smile. :)

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  14. TeenaOctober 6, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    thanks Linda....

    needed this.

    Hugs

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  15. MaxineOctober 6, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    I always love quotes, and these are great ones.

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