September 4, 2026

Joy that Remains

Motlatso Collin Rapetswa (Limpopo, South Africa)

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Today's Reading

John 15:9-11

Thought for the Day

May Jesus’ joy be in me, and may my joy be complete today!

Prayer Focus

To cultivate joy in all circumstances

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Today's Reading

John 15:9-11

Jesus said, “I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” - John 15:11 (NRSVUE)

Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but Jesus’ joy is always available to us and does not depend on our circumstances. In John 15:11 Jesus said, “I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” This joy is...

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Today's Prayer

Dear God, thank you for the gift of Jesus’ joy that is always available to us. We pray as Jesus taught us, “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen” (Matt. 6:9-13, KJV).

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