This week’s readings are based on the “Chill” sermon series. For this series, we are looking at God’s command to rest and the implications this has on our lives. Start resting with God by slowing down, reading the text, and then letting it read you.

I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They tell of the power of your awesome works—and I will proclaim your great deeds. They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
Psalm 145:1-7 (NIV)

On a scale of 1 to 10, where do you feel you are with Joy today–a joy-killer being 1, and a joy-carrier being 10? Joy is a gift and a fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). In other words, it doesn’t come from us, but God working in us.

Wherever you are on the scale, ask God to give you Joy today.