Our Daily Bread Podcast | Our Daily Bread
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Categories: Religion & Spirituality
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Go at the speed of joy. The phrase dropped into my mind as I prayerfully considered the year ahead one morning, and it seemed apt. I had a propensity to overwork, which often sapped my joy. So, following this guidance, I committed to working at an enjoyable pace in the coming year, making space for friends and joyful activities.
This plan worked . . . until March! Then I partnered with a university to oversee the trial of a course I’d been developing. With students to enroll and teaching to deliver, I was soon working long hours to keep up. How could I go at the speed of joy now?
Jesus promises joy to His followers, telling us it comes through remaining in His love (John 15:9) and prayerfully bringing our needs to Him (16:24). “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete,” he says (15:11). This joy comes as a gift, through His Spirit, who we’re to keep in step with (Galatians 5:22-25). I found I could only maintain joy during my busy period when I spent time each night in restful, trusting prayer.
Since joy is so important, it makes sense to prioritize it in our schedules. But since life is never completely under our control, I’m glad another source of joy—the Spirit—is available to us. For me, going at the speed of joy now means going at the speed of prayer—making time to receive from the Joy-giver.
Previous episodes
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3370 - The Speed of Joy Wed, 16 Oct 2024
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3368 - A Disciplined Life in God Tue, 15 Oct 2024
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3357 - Simple Acts of Kindness Mon, 14 Oct 2024
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3354 - Conquering Mountains Sun, 13 Oct 2024
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3352 - In Harm’s Way Sat, 12 Oct 2024
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3351 - Pray Always Fri, 11 Oct 2024
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3348 - Love beyond Boundaries Thu, 10 Oct 2024
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3346 - Lessons in Patience Wed, 09 Oct 2024
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3344 - Running for Jesus Tue, 08 Oct 2024
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3333 - Bibles in the Back Seat Mon, 07 Oct 2024