You have filled my heart with greater joy
than when their grain and new wine abound.
Psalm 4:7
Footnote:
Two kinds of joy are contrasted here -- inward joy that comes from knowing and trusting God and happiness that comes as a result of pleasant circumstances. Inward joy is steady as long as we trust God; happiness is unpredictable. Inward joy defeats discouragement; happiness covers it up. Inward joy is lasting; happiness is temporary.
In the morning, O Lord,
you hear my voice;
in the morning I lay my requests before you
and wait in expectation.
Psalm 5:3
The secret of a close relationship with God is to pray to him earnestly each morning. In the morning, our minds are more free from problems and then we can commit the whole day to God. Regular communication helps any friendship and is certainly necessary for a strong relationship with God. We need to communicate with him daily. Do you have a regular time to pray and read God's Word?
Looks like another challenge! Are you up for it? Think about committing some time each day to prayer.
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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