Joy Let Loose

March 3, 2017

6 Joy Scriptures to Memorize This Month: Renewing My Mind

I’m setting a new goal with 6 joy scriptures to memorize this month to renew my mind. This week has been crazy. Just nuts. And my mind has been all over the place. (All over the place is not a good place.) So today I know I need to be extra intentional to focus and fill my mind with good things. On the journey toward  joy a primary area to be proactive is in rearranging my thinking. But I simply can’t do that on my own.

Do Not Conform

Paul tells us not to conform to the pattern of this world – not to copy its behavior and customs – but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2).  We tend to think about whatever we fill our minds with. So, how do we renew our minds?

We tend to think about whatever we fill our minds with. Click To Tweet

If we take in a lot of crime drama, we may find we tend to be frightful and suspicious. When we take in a lot of sexualized music or video, we may find we tend to be lustful. And if we read or listen to a lot of profanity, don’t be surprised if our thoughts – and then our words – become (*ahem*) colorful.

Renew Your Mind

But if we take in an abundance of Scripture, I think we’ll find we tend to encounter the world in a Christlike way. Philippians 4:8 describes exactly what kinds of things are worthy of our thoughts. 

 

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Phil. 4:8)

 

So, on this journey toward  joy, I’ve decided on 6 joy scriptures to memorize this month in order to renew my mind. And I’m confident that these three verses from the Psalms and three from the New Testament will fuel me for  joy.

Would you join me on this journey? Here is a free resource I created to help us all jump in!

 

Another resource that has helped me in the past is Beth Moore’s Praying God’s Word Day by Day. She helps to pinpoint specific passages that focus our daily attention in a devotional format.

What is your plan to renew your mind? Share your journey in the comments below!

Elizabeth Joy

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    Wanda Killam
    March 4, 2017

    Thanking God again for you ,Elizabeth Joy, your blog is what I needed today.I too have had a crazy week ,Satan is trying to rob my joy.I ‘m confident God will not let it happen.His Word has always got me out of the pit.Your 3 Morning prayers have been a great source of Joy to me .I’ll memorize these 6 scriptures,renewing my mind,this is what God would have us do .Praying for you .Joyfully ,Wanda

    • Elizabeth Joy – Worshiper of Jesus, wife and mother, joy-seeker, writer and wellness advocate. I see all of life as infused with calling to glorify the Lord and help people walk in freedom with Him. I'm a worship leader, and I love to help people pursue holistic emotional and physical wellness.

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      Elizabeth
      March 5, 2017

      I love hearing about your journey in joy, Wanda! Thank you for always being so engaged!

  2. Elizabeth Joy – Worshiper of Jesus, wife and mother, joy-seeker, writer and wellness advocate. I see all of life as infused with calling to glorify the Lord and help people walk in freedom with Him. I'm a worship leader, and I love to help people pursue holistic emotional and physical wellness.

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    Elizabeth
    March 5, 2017

    Awesome, Sylvia! You’re welcome. Blessings to you today!

  3. Christine at She Dared to Thrive – Texas, U.S.A. – Saved by grace to discover and fumblingly attempt to proclaim the unfathomable mystery and beauty of the Gospel. This compelling life journey is enriched by a wonderful husband, two fabulous teens who inherited the family book addiction, and a circle of family and friends who embody love. Throw in some camping, gardening, a lot of baking, some fireside read-aloud evenings with kids and pets sprawled around the living room, and stir well. Serve with salted caramel-filled dark chocolate and coffee.

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    Christine Sakwitz
    March 8, 2017

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I too have had memorizing Scripture as a top item on my to-do list, but it keeps not getting done. This printable, strategically placed, will be a great reminder and incentive. Love it!!
    Blessings to you –
    Christine

    • Elizabeth Joy – Worshiper of Jesus, wife and mother, joy-seeker, writer and wellness advocate. I see all of life as infused with calling to glorify the Lord and help people walk in freedom with Him. I'm a worship leader, and I love to help people pursue holistic emotional and physical wellness.

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      Elizabeth
      March 8, 2017

      I’m so glad, Christine! It’s so easy to set it aside, isn’t it? I need strategic planning to succeed too!

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    Malena
    March 8, 2017

    This is awesome. It’s like you were reading my mind. I can honestly say that things often blog my mind (physically and mentally). And so often we renew ourselves with out thinking of renewing our minds. This will most certainly help! Thank you and God bless you!

    • Elizabeth Joy – Worshiper of Jesus, wife and mother, joy-seeker, writer and wellness advocate. I see all of life as infused with calling to glorify the Lord and help people walk in freedom with Him. I'm a worship leader, and I love to help people pursue holistic emotional and physical wellness.

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      Elizabeth
      March 8, 2017

      Totally hear you! I’m really glad you were encouraged!

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    Melissa
    March 8, 2017

    This was so encouraging!! I love the resource you created!! Thank you for sharing!!!

    • Elizabeth Joy – Worshiper of Jesus, wife and mother, joy-seeker, writer and wellness advocate. I see all of life as infused with calling to glorify the Lord and help people walk in freedom with Him. I'm a worship leader, and I love to help people pursue holistic emotional and physical wellness.

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      Elizabeth
      March 8, 2017

      Glad you find it helpful! I need resources to keep me on track. 🙂 Thanks for your encouragement.

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    Nicole Green
    March 8, 2017

    Oh Elizabeth, these scriptures are amazing! Wonderful choices & I absolutely love your blog’s name…the idea of letting joy loose in our lives is captivating <3 I'm going to start with the very first verse – Psalm 43:5. Thank you for this, and for the beautiful image to keep handy!

    • Elizabeth Joy – Worshiper of Jesus, wife and mother, joy-seeker, writer and wellness advocate. I see all of life as infused with calling to glorify the Lord and help people walk in freedom with Him. I'm a worship leader, and I love to help people pursue holistic emotional and physical wellness.

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      Elizabeth
      March 8, 2017

      I’m so glad, Nicole! I’m working on that one now too. 🙂 Thanks for your encouragement today. God bless.

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    Jill
    March 8, 2017

    This is great and I’m so happy to share this! My 2017 one word is joy and I’m blogging on it frequently. (Next is posting tonight!) Happy to have found you in By His Grace Bloggers!

    • Elizabeth Joy – Worshiper of Jesus, wife and mother, joy-seeker, writer and wellness advocate. I see all of life as infused with calling to glorify the Lord and help people walk in freedom with Him. I'm a worship leader, and I love to help people pursue holistic emotional and physical wellness.

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      Elizabeth
      March 8, 2017

      Thanks so much for sharing, Jill! We share our word for the year. I look forward to connecting again. Blessings on your ministry!

  8. annemarkey1 – Anne likes to live her life for God. As a mother of 3 and married for more than 13 years, she has learned to lean on God during the good, the bad and the ugly. Anne was born on the mission field and has been in one type of service for God ever since. She has done every job from sweeping floors and cleaning bathrooms to organizing women events and even being the main speaker. Anne loves to connect the bible to life today. She has an amazing ability to simplify complex thoughts and make them relatable to any audience. Anne has a passion to see women live for God and to help them serve Him.

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    anne @onedeterminedlife
    March 9, 2017

    These are some great scriptures. You are right, we are to renew our mind. The only way to do that is to fill it with good things.

    • Elizabeth Joy – Worshiper of Jesus, wife and mother, joy-seeker, writer and wellness advocate. I see all of life as infused with calling to glorify the Lord and help people walk in freedom with Him. I'm a worship leader, and I love to help people pursue holistic emotional and physical wellness.

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      Elizabeth
      March 9, 2017

      Thanks for your encouragement, Anne! You are so right. Blessings!

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    Rosy Molina
    March 11, 2017

    Thank you for sharing this great tool to practice a new way of thinking! God is faithful and His word is there all the time, I pray I memorize these verses and I am sure I will find joy more easily!!!
    Thank you 🙂

    • Elizabeth Joy – Worshiper of Jesus, wife and mother, joy-seeker, writer and wellness advocate. I see all of life as infused with calling to glorify the Lord and help people walk in freedom with Him. I'm a worship leader, and I love to help people pursue holistic emotional and physical wellness.

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      Elizabeth
      March 11, 2017

      When our perspective is changed by regular scripture intake, we will see more clearly. 🙂

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