Joy Archives ~ Biblical Counseling for Women

The Lord Knows

Posted by Whitney Standlea | May 10, 2019 | Anxiety, Fear, Joy, Peace, Prayer |

Every worry, every doubt, every mountain overcome.

Where Do You Find Your Identity? Part 2

Posted by Suzanne Holland | Jun 20, 2017 | Anger, Bitterness, Christian Growth, Contentment, Depression, Discontentment, Elderly, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, Grace, Grieving, Hope, Idolatry, Joy, Pain, Self-Examination, Trials |

If life has changed dramatically for you, never to be the same again, you are probably reeling, uncertain what to do or where to go from here. You know that you were created to bring glory to God, but you don’t see how you can do that in your present condition. The truth is, my dear sister, you can bring glory to God in any condition He sovereignly ordains for you, no matter how unwelcome it may be in your view. This truth will never change. Your identity hasn’t changed, either. You may feel incomplete as you are now, but God says you are complete in Him.

3 Things to Remember About a Trial

Posted by Suzanne Holland | Apr 18, 2017 | Joy, Love, Repentance, Sovereignty, Suffering, Trials |

My trial may be different from yours, but it’s not really about the trial. It’s about the One who brings us through it. I can share with you how God has been faithful to me, and you can reciprocate.

Enduring Trials and Persevering with Joy

Posted by Julie Ganschow | Nov 23, 2016 | Encouragement, Joy, Pain, Suffering, Trials |

Jesus said, if you love me you will obey me, and James says those who love God will persevere and endure. That’s very important. James is pointing out they are blessed because they’ve endured temptation and that is linked to receiving this crown for those who love him. Those who love God will endure. Those who love God will persevere. Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:1-4 (NASB)