The __________ of life needs to include times of joy and fun.
Ezra opened the book. All the people could see him because he was standing above them; and as he opened it, the people all stood up. Ezra praised the Lord, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responded, "Amen! Amen!" Nehemiah 8:5-6a
They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people understood what was being read. Nehemiah 8:8
Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and teacher of the Law, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to them all, "This day is holy to the Lord your God. Do not mourn or weep." Nehemiah 8:9a
"...the joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10b (Memory Verse)
Generosity on your __________.
Levity in your __________.
"Watch out! Don't let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life." Luke 21:34a NLT
Praise in your __________.
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:1-2
...a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. Isaiah 61:3