Reclaiming Joy: 3 Prayer Prompts to Help You Find Joy Again!
Sometimes we straight up need some prayer prompts for reclaiming joy. We need guidance how to navigate this life and all its unexpected happenings with a perspective that is hopeful. If you agree, read on…
Reclaiming Joy
Hope doesn’t necessarily come naturally to many of us. Rather, it often lives trampled in the dirt of disappointment. So we need help to pick it up, dust it off, and then walk in it.
There are things in our lives that seem to thrive on stealing our joy and our hope. Discouragements, doubts, heartbreak, and fears all connive to strip the joyful person of a hopeful heart and render him or her joyless. We wonder if we will ever find our way back up again.
But it is not our destiny to remain there, my friend.
In fact, Scripture tells us to rejoice and be glad, because our reward in Heaven is so great (Matthew 5:12). And it says to rejoice in the Lord at all times, and always be full of the joy of the Lord! (Phil 4:4)
Is that even possible?
Well, I suggest it is, but we have some work to do to get there. We need to be on mission reclaiming joy if we haven’t been living a rejoice-always kind of life.
We need to get on mission reclaiming joy if we haven't been living a rejoice-always kind of life. Click To TweetRejoice Always
So, let’s start small.
What if, for the next 3 days, you chose to be deliberate about reclaiming joy?
What if, for the next 3 days, you chose to be deliberate about reclaiming joy? Click To TweetWhat if, no matter what life threw at you in those 3 days, you grabbed this goal by its seemingly impossible horns, and didn’t let go, not for one stinking second? Or if you did, you grabbed right back on to it again? What if?
Are you up for that challenge?
If you are, then I applaud you. And I want to encourage you in it! I’d love for you to join in the discussion over on my Joy Let Loose Facebook community. Could your reclaiming joy journey impact others?
If you aren’t up for the #ReclaimingJoy challenge yet, then I also applaud your honesty, and pray you will take the time to prepare for it. You can jump in anytime!
The #Reclaiming Joy Challenge
Each day, as early as you can, set aside 15 minutes to spend by yourself. This time is similar to The Morning Joy Challenge. But this time, we are on an even more specific mission.
- Quiet your mind, breathe deeply, and spend a few moments simply relaxing. Then move in to the Prayer Prompt for the day. The printable below is to help you.
- Read the verse several times, slowly. Allow certain words to stand out to you. Look them up, if you want to. This is a good resource for that (simply type the English word in the top search bar.)
- Focus your thoughts, and then your prayer, on something that stands out to you. Ask God to show you where this particular verse is applicable in your own joy journey. Confess the areas where you have with-held yourself from Him, or deliberately gone another way. Acknowledge areas where you know you are already maturing. Re-read the verse, and ask the Lord to help you lean in to Him today. Plan for hope!
- Then as you go about your day, remain conscious of how God is with you.
- Finally, at the end of the day, revisit the morning’s Prayer Prompt. God may show you something you hadn’t noticed before.
What’s next in Reclaiming Joy?
- If you are taking the reclaiming joy challenge, let us know in the comments below!
- And after you’ve focused on your #ReclaimingJoy prayer prompts over the next three days, I’d love for you to report your progress either in the comments, or in the Facebook Community. We need community to spur us on! Use the hashtag #ReclaimingJoy.
- And, if you haven’t yet, subscribe to Joy Let Loose to receive even more Prayer Prompts in your inbox. I won’t be spammy – I promise!
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Believing in you as you begin #ReclaimingJoy!
Elizabeth Joy
Desiree Montalvo-Holt
August 9, 2017
I take the challenge! I know it is only through seeking His joy that I make it on a daily basis when the world and its circumstances want to steal it away!
Elizabeth
August 9, 2017
Absolutely! I’m glad you are taking the challenge. But not surprised, since I know you are on your own joy-journey over at makingjoycontagious.com. It’s so cool we can track together, Desiree! Joy to you today!!
Sarah Geringer
August 9, 2017
I really like your blog format. It’s beautiful! Checking out your Facebook group too.
Elizabeth
August 9, 2017
Thanks, Sarah! 🙂 I’m glad you stopped by, and I’d love to see you over on FB!
Althea Elmore
August 9, 2017
Beautiful post. Excited to reflect on these prompts in my journal!
Elizabeth
August 9, 2017
So glad you are taking it on, Althea, and thanks so much for visiting! God bless you while you are #ReclaimingJoy.
Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor
August 9, 2017
This is such an awesome challenge! Choosing to reclaim your joy and be intentional about it is so important. I love how the prayer prompts can be used as a great reminder daily.
Elizabeth
August 9, 2017
So glad you found this to be challenging and encouraging. Hope to hear how it is going for you as you are #ReclaimingJoy!
Kathy Brewer
August 10, 2017
Really love this! I will join you 😊
Elizabeth
August 10, 2017
Awesome, Kathy!
Jill
August 10, 2017
Great idea and concept, Elizabeth-I’m in! You know I’m all about #joy this year! Happy to share!
Elizabeth
August 10, 2017
I know you are! Thanks for joining me. 😊