Wrap Yourself in Joy Podcast

Are you seeking attractiveness and favor with others? On the way to becoming queen, Esther offers us an example of attractiveness, God’s way. Join us today at the Spa, circa 479 BC, and hear how the attractiveness of heart wins friends and favor and see the providence of God begin unfolding quietly.  The post Esther for This Time #3 – The Spa & A New Queen appeared first on Ultimate Chr...

The Book of Esther in the Old Testament was written so that even 2500 years later, we can still relate it to our culture. Today, we continue in Esther Chapter 1 with our introduction to the pompous and extravagant King Ahasuerus and the opulent six-month party he threw in the capital city of Susa (modern day Iran) in the third year of his reign. Ancient historians suggest over 15,000 men came to t...

Just when we wonder, “Where is God in our lives or our families or our communities,” Esther reminds us that God never abandons us. He is faithful. Esther is a beautiful study for Lent. It's about trusting in God, interceding in prayer, fasting and receiving strength to stand firm amid life’s challenges. It's about gentle leadership and discernment from God in difficult times. Most importantly, Est...

You are invited to start a CUP of JOY Women™ or Cup of JOY Gathering (men and women).  A CUP of JOY small group is an easy way to gently evangelize and foster fun, faith, sharing, and Scripture in small groups.  All materials are free and accompany each weekly 15-minute WRAP Yourself in JOY Podcast. For Lent and starting soon, the eight week series is Esther for This Time: Prayer, Reversals &...

Are you seeking consolation or more JOY? Join us today at the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord where Anna and Simeon show how to find joy. They offer us 10 ways the Holy Spirit can help you find more JOY. The post Seeking Consolation and JOY? Join Anna & Simeon at the Presentation – A JOY-Filled Advent & Christmas #7 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network .

When prayer is the atmosphere we breathe, and we keep breathing it, the Holy Spirit is released to work in unimaginable ways, and supernatural graces and gifts are poured out. Heaven will even surprise us when we stay connected with the King of Kings and His Kingdom in prayer! Plus, prayer secures your JOY and activates the Armor of God. The post Joyful & Battle Ready #8 – Wrapped in JO...

Did you know that JOY is associated with reading and praying with scripture? The Word of God promises a deep spiritual joy in interacting with God via His Word.  Join the podcast today as we cover the pleasures found in the Word of God and how to use the Word as a Sword of the […] The post The JOY of Scripture & Wielding the Sword of the Spirit (Joyful & Battle Ready #7) appeared f...

Stop Worry, Return to JOY and Put on the Helmet of Salvation (Joyful & Battle Ready #6) Are you ready to stop the worry and return to JOY?  Worry is the big JOY thief that brings on fretting. In only a few dances with fretting, you will be exhausted. Your JOY will be sidelined. Join […] The post Stop Worry, Return to JOY and Put on the Helmet of Salvation – Joyful & Battle Rea...

How are you at defeating joy busters? Everyone faces those situations that can steal their joy. But you can develop a plan to stop their impact on your life. You can become aware of the JOY Busters, actions you can take to defeat joy busters, and learn how to" take up the shield of faith to quench the flaming arrows" coming at you. The post Defeat Joy Busters & Take Up the Shield of Faith (JO...

When we praise God, we surrender everything to Him and proclaim that He is God, and we are NOT. He has everything in our lives under control, and even when we do not see it, we can trust Him. Even in hardships, we can sing praises to the Lord, and he will comfort us with deep, calming JOY. In addition, we can wear Gospel peace shoes as part of the armor we wear everywhere we go. The post Singing f...

Heaven Rejoices and We Put on Righteousness Did you know you serve a joy-filled God who rejoices over you?  Join us today as we cover the rejoicing of heaven and the songs God sings over you. You will discover how to put on the Breastplate of Righteousness to protect your heart, keep the JOY, and […] The post Heaven Rejoices & We Put on the Breastplate of Righteousness (JOYFUL & Ba...

We must increase our capacity to receive more love and joy. NO more teaspoons held out to God! Let’s hold our arms out to Him and ask God to fill us to overflowing with His Love and JOY....Today, we put on a spiritual wardrobe called the Armor of God to fight for JOY and our faith based on Ephesians 6. We will belt ourselves in truth. The post Drenched with JOY & Armored in Truth (JOYFUL &#03...

Happiness and Joy are Not the Same. About 45% of 12,000 people surveyed say they have not felt true happiness since before the pandemic. Around 25% surveyed say they don’t know, or have forgotten, what it means to feel truly happy (Oracle). The natural question is this: Are JOY and happiness the same thing? We will find that happiness depends on external circumstances, while true joy is “a gift th...

The Book of Nehemiah has reassured us that prayer changes everything, that every obstacle can be overcome, and that every false accusation can lead to persistence, more prayer, and joyous victory. With Nehemiah, we declare: God is with us! God is for us! God is at work! God has a plan that changes everything! We can confidently exclaim: The JOY of the LORD is my strength! (Nehemiah 8: 14). The pos...

Adding praise and thanksgiving to your prayer can increase your faith, lift your spirit, help you recall God’s goodness, encourage you in challenging tasks, and add much more joy to your life. Have you considered becoming a praiser? So, how can you add more praise and thanksgiving to God? Join us today as Nehemiah demonstrates the praisers' impacts and shows you how to add praise to your prayer li...

God did not forsake the people at the time of Nehemiah 10. He will never forsake us, our families, or our nation, even if we fall away from Him into our own slavery to sin. God will take us back if we come to him in repentance with a desire to change and worship and praise Him for His goodness. It’s never too late as long as we breathe. The post NEHEMIAH & Rebuilding HOPE #9 – Nehemiah Says,...

Do you need more JOY in your life? Are you seeking a revival in your faith? Nehemiah will show you the way. Join us today as we cover creating a spiritual "prayer booth" for rejoicing, reading Scripture, and recalling what God has done for us, plus receiving new JOY. The post NEHEMIAH & Rebuilding HOPE #8 – Need Joy in Your Life? Nehemiah Points to a Prayer Booth! appeared first on Ultimate C...

Consider Nehemiah. Do you get angry easily?  Do you get riled up? Nehemiah shows us to step back before acting. It never works to respond with emotions. In Chapter 5, during their rebuilding, the people face opposition from within their ranks. It seems that if the opposition doesn’t hit us from without, it comes from […] The post Nehemiah – Rebuilding Hope #6 – Angry? Nehemiah Sa...

Do you suddenly face opposition when you are making progress in a daunting task? Do you respond with insult for insult when ridiculed? In Nehemiah Chapter 4, Nehemiah and the people face criticism, ridicule, name-calling, and insults as they try to repair the burned-down walls and broken gates. This can happen to any of us. Join the podcast today as Nehemiah shows us the best approach for success...

Are you a perfumer? Nehemiah needs you!  All teams need workers from all walks of life with a heartfelt desire to build—even beyond their known skills.  The “perfume makers” provide sweet-smelling assistance, even though their hands are soft and they are not seasoned builders.  Join us today as Nehemiah reveals team-making skills and appoints the perfume makers. The post Nehemiah – Rebuildin...

Do you need favor? Let Nehemiah encourage you!  When you pray for favor, you are asking God for grace to help solve a difficult problem or turn a bad situation around. After supplication, God gave Nehemiah favor with the king and the king blessed him with all that he asked. Join us today to discover how to trust God more and ask for favor when approaching challenges. The post Nehemiah & Rebui...

Nehemiah teaches about interceding for a people and a nation. In Nehemiah 1, he demonstrates powerful intercession and all five types of prayer. His prayer starts the process of bringing great solutions to great difficulties and a broken nation. The post NEHEMIAH & Rebuilding HOPE #2 – Procrastinate or Supplicate? Nehemiah Teaches Intercession! appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podca...

Do you have messy situations in your life? The Book Nehemiah will remind you of God’s presence and power to transform brokenness and disappointment. You can overcome the fear and discouragement. Join our podcast today and allow Nehemiah to teach you to walk with God in new hope and joy. The Book of Nehemiah speaks to our faith today, even though it was written almost 2500 years ago. It will inspir...

Are you looking for encouragement and JOY? Esther will help you celebrate. When you recall and celebrate what God has done, you are strengthened in your faith, inspired to trust Him more, and encouraged with hope. For Esther and all Jewish families, the annual Feast of Purim celebration helps them recall that God delivered them and will continue to deliver them. Join our podcast today and be encou...

Do you have your JOY plunger handy? What does a plunger have to do with finding the joy and stopping the worry? We all need plungers for messy situations - for the sudden, unexpected events, joy busters or "stuff" that can ruin our day, take our time or energy, and steal our JOY. Today you will be reminded of all the JOY maintenance tools that we have covered in our Find the JOY podcast Series. Yo...