The joy does not come from finding a specific church to worship at, or people to fellowship with, but the place within our hearts where we find Jesus. The one who died for me (and you), the one who was buried and rose again after three days. ALL for me (and you).
My joy comes from Jesus and goes to Jesus and is Jesus. Only He.
It would be beneficial if Jesus be found in the church where you go and among its people when you fellowship. It makes your life worthwhile. But if you're unhappy, listen, wait, be patient. What does the Lord have to say? Is He telling you to move on or stay. So many times I think He wants us to stay, but we follow our own agenda, whether it be our personal perceived needs and wants or those of our children.
What would the Lord want? He wants us to love each other, but first and foremost, to love him. God sent His only son, Jesus, to die for each of us, to be our personal Lord and Savior. He took all of our sins - past, present and future - upon His shoulders, upon His entire being, carrying them to Calvary. He died so we could have Life. Eternal Life.
He wants us to share His love with others. He wants a relationship with you. He loves you. He cares for you. Do you? Are you?
He wants us to be still. Think on, meditate on what He has to say in His word. Not just gloss over it, reading it, but not reading it.
God doesn't make failures, He doesn't make junk. We may consider ourselves a failure or others may. But why would we listen. Oh I know I have - taken others' words to heart and become depressed. Others have too. We all must overcome our selfishness and our preconceived needs to tell someone why we think their plans or ideas will fail. Our fears often get in the way, whether for ourselves or for those around us we love.
He wants a real heart-to-heart relationship with you. What do you want?
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