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Hi delightinhim,
I was on jury duty once and enjoyed it, although it was a civil case. Is yours a criminal case? And yes, there is an ugly world out there and getting uglier the closer the time comes for our Lord to return.
Yeah, the joy of the Lord is our strength for each new day. What I have found is that abiding in Jesus and in His word and prayer is what brings me joy.
I'll be praying for you to have the joy of the Lord during this difficult time. How long do you think it will take?
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]2 Corinthians 12:10, “Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for the sake of Messiah. For when I am weak, then I am strong."[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Habakkuk 3:19[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman, serif], ” [/FONT]יהוה [FONT=Times New Roman, serif]the Master is my strength. And He makes my feet like those of deer, And makes me walk on my high places...”
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[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Psalm 9:9-11, "And [/FONT]יהוה [FONT=Times New Roman, serif]is a refuge for the crushed one, A refuge in times of distress. And those who know Your Name trust in You, For You have not forsaken those who seek You, O [/FONT]יהוה[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]. Sing praises to [/FONT]יהוה[FONT=Times New Roman, serif], who dwells in Tsiyon! Declare His deeds among the peoples."[/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Habakkuk 3:19[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman, serif], ” [/FONT]יהוה [FONT=Times New Roman, serif]the Master is my strength. And He makes my feet like those of deer, And makes me walk on my high places...”
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[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]Psalm 9:9-11, "And [/FONT]יהוה [FONT=Times New Roman, serif]is a refuge for the crushed one, A refuge in times of distress. And those who know Your Name trust in You, For You have not forsaken those who seek You, O [/FONT]יהוה[FONT=Times New Roman, serif]. Sing praises to [/FONT]יהוה[FONT=Times New Roman, serif], who dwells in Tsiyon! Declare His deeds among the peoples."[/FONT]
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[for me anyway] God does not expect us to remain joyful at all times.
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy." (John 16:20)
"And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you." (John 16:22)
There shall be a time when our joy shall be everlasting, but not now in this present evil world.
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy." (John 16:20)
"And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you." (John 16:22)
There shall be a time when our joy shall be everlasting, but not now in this present evil world.
Oh my goodness that must be hard to listen too and see. I can see why you might have nightmares. I can imagine that it would be hard to "joy in the Lord" during those trials. Just keep in mind that that we have one that is not of this world. One that we can turn too when we hear and see things like that. Remember too that "You" are not of this world also. You are Gods child and His arms of protection are around you. I will be praying that God protects you from nightmares so you may sleep in peace. God bless you.