SPEAKER_00: Take several deep breaths to let your mind and body know that we are going to focus on God for a moment.
SPEAKER_00: Quietly say out loud, God, I want to talk to you today.
SPEAKER_00: Psalm 5112 says, Restore to me the joy of your salvation.
SPEAKER_00: Joy can fade under the weight of hardship or discouragement, but God restores joy gently, patiently and completely.
SPEAKER_00: Picture God gently restoring parts of your life that you felt were lost.
SPEAKER_00: Take 15 seconds to thank God that restoration is always possible.
SPEAKER_00: Joy can be renewed even after loss or weariness.
SPEAKER_00: Now let's go to God for help.
SPEAKER_00: His word shows us that he is our helper in time of need.
SPEAKER_00: Say that out loud.
SPEAKER_00: God, I believe that you're here to help me today.
SPEAKER_00: Take several moments and tell God where your joy has been depleted.
SPEAKER_00: What has caused it?
SPEAKER_00: Ask him to restore joy and refresh your spirit.
SPEAKER_00: A room lit up perfectly in every corner of darkness, vanished.
SPEAKER_00: Ask God to restore joy in their life.
SPEAKER_00: If you can, say their name out loud as you pray for them.
SPEAKER_00: I am made new in your image and love today.
SPEAKER_00: Amen.