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Psalm 9:1 - Finding True Joy Found Only in Jesus.

Psalm 9:1 (NIV) I will praise you, O LORD, 
with all my heart; I will tell of all your 
wonders.  

Psalm 9:1 (NLT) I will praise you, LORD, 
with all my heart; I will tell of all the 
marvelous things you have done.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   When people learn that I live on a boat, 
they often ask where! get drinking water. I 
explain that the city supplies it and that we use a 
hose reserved for only that purpose to gain 
access to it. One end of the hose connects to a 
spigot on the dock. We insert the other end through 
a deck fitting, turn the spigot on, and presto 
Water fills our two 150-gallon tanks in less than 
a half hour. The supply lasts for a couple of 
weeks or more, depending on how much we use. 
   A wall-mounted gauge tracks the water 
level in each tank, but I've learned to recognize 
the clue that tells me when they're nearing 
empty: the faucet makes a sputtering sound and 
water spurts rather than flows. 
   I've discovered a similarity of sorts 
between this aspect of boat life and my relationship 
with Jesus. Scripture promises that His presence 
fills me with joy, but that doesn't happen 
automatically. I need to connect with Him through 
disciplines such as praying, reading His Word, obeying 
His commands, and practicing gratitude. 
Consistent fellowship keeps my spiritual tank full. 
   If I disconnect from Jesus, my spiritual 
tank eventually runs dry. I feel impatient with 
my husband, fall into the comparison trap, 
become easily critical of others, and feel anxious 
for my kids' well-being. Joy no longer flows but 
rather spurts and sputters. These clues tell me I 
need to reconnect with Jesus. His supply of joy 
is endless, and it's always available to fill 
my tank. Grace Fox 
   Faith Step: Drink a glass of water. Thank 
Jesus, the Living Water, for bringing fullness of 
joy (Psalm 16:11). [Mornings With Jesus 2022 
Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Psalm 16:11 - Fullness of Joy is in Gods 
Presence. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200429-0844.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

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