The Truth Will Set You Free

Emotion. 

good; when not over used. bad; when it is all that is. 

Joy. 

only from Christ. happiness is fleeting. joy stays. 

Facial Expression. 

shows more than we think. can help people understand. 

God gave us our emotions, joy, and facial expressions for a reason. Stand firm in knowing that God is going to use those things in your life. He wants us to remain in Him.


² Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,^[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³ because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ⁴ Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:2-4

My friends, I implore you, seek Him. For He is seeking you.

⁵ The islands have seen it and fear;
   the ends of the earth tremble.
They approach and come forward;
 ⁶ they help each other
   and say to their companions, “Be strong!”
⁷ The metalworker encourages the goldsmith,
   and the one who smooths with the hammer
   spurs on the one who strikes the anvil.
One says of the welding, “It is good.”
   The other nails down the idol so it will not topple.
 ⁸ “But you, Israel, my servant,
   Jacob, whom I have chosen,
   you descendants of Abraham my friend,
⁹ I took you from the ends of the earth,
   from its farthest corners I called you.
I said, ‘You are my servant’;
   I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
¹⁰ So do not fear, for I am with you;
   do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
   I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:5-10




This passage was in the reading for one of the Bible studies that I'm in. God really spoke to me through it. It showed the community that God was speaking about. When all people of all types encourage one another and uplift each other, it brings about community. It doesn't have to be the people that you thought it was going to be. Let God be the one showing you who he wants you to encourage and be encouraged by. Most times, it's the people we least expect it to be. No joke.

Reread the Isaiah 41 passage and really let God speak to you through it. There is so much promise and love that he puts into those words. It's hard to digest the first time. But as you read it over and over, God moves in your heart. Let it wash over you.

The TRUTH will set you free