Joy of the Lord!

August 15, 2022 Monday Message:

Psalm 112:1-2 NLT: “Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.”

I have always believed that serving the Lord and attending worship should be fun, something we anticipate and enjoy. If people lament, “I HAVE to go to church,” there’s something wrong with church. It should be, “I GET to go to church!”

If mom and dad are excited about the Lord, it can’t help but show up in the next generation, and I believe that was God’s intention. Parents are the best teachers their children will ever have. From an early age, we can shape shape their attitude toward the Lord, church and life in general. Children with with a positive attitude will be blessed, as will their children and their grandchildren.

Whether called to a sacred or secular career, God promises success to those who are joyful in the Lord.

The joy of the Lord is more than a moment of happiness; it’s a way of life!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406