"We also pray that you will be strengthened with all His glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need.  May you be filled with joy."  Colossians 1:11

Thank you, Jesus, for supplying us with strength!  During our time of waiting, you have given us endurance that we couldn't have had without you.  Sometimes we felt impatient, but now, we realize that even in that, you were teaching us how to persevere.  Each step of the way, when we were uncertain or even experiencing trial, you were teaching us something needed for this next season of our life.  Thank you for your comfort and healing.  In you, we find indescribable joy and our hearts are full!  We are praising your name as we step out in faith!  In your holy name, amen.

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  1. Hi Joan, are you in my head? We're in the waiting period, waiting for the go ahead to, well, get on with it and your post reminds me to just chill in the Lord and know His timing is best :) God bless my friend and thanks for visiting, commenting and linking up. You bless me BIG!
    Tracy

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  2. LOL - maybe! Waiting periods are so tough! But, as we trust God in them, our faith grows. And, we can be sure that in His perfect timing, His will will be revealed!

    Blessings, Joan

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  3. I love this verse! It talks about 3 things i definitely need...endurance, patience, and joy! I love your "Filled with Joy!" photo, too!! God bless you richly on your new journey in life!!

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  4. Redeeming The DayAugust 20, 2014

    Love this verse! And Yes, praise Jesus for He is GOOD!!

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  5. In Him our hearts are full indeed! Much love to you, friend. xoxo

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  6. Thanks, Ann. The picture was taken in a rose garden in Vancouver, Washington a couple of months ago! I'm so glad that God supplies all our needs and when we receive them, joy is the result! Blessings, Joan

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  7. Yes - all the time!! Blessings, Joan

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  8. Full hearts and inner peace are true gifts from God. It can be a journey, but when we turn to Him and accept those gifts, it is so freeing! Blessings & love, Joan

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  9. Joan, this is such an encouraging verse! Thank you for this and for your beautiful prayer. My heart echoes an "Amen!" to it.

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  10. He comforts us in our trials for just that reason! Blessings, Joan

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