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The NIV 365 Day Devotional
Duration: 365 days
He is the Giver of Joy
Ezra the priest read the words of the Law to the Israelites, and the people grieved over their disobedience. But Nehemiah realized that true repentance doesn’t end in grief; it ultimately leads to change and then to joy. When the people returned to the Lord, they discovered God’s joy, which was their strength.
When you hear God’s Word and feel your conscience pricked, it’s right to grieve. But don’t be trapped indefinitely in your feelings of grief. Let your grief motivate you to change, and then move from your grief to the giver of joy, who is your strength.
Taken from Flourish: The NIV Bible for Women.
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