Advent Day 20: 3 Steps to Joy When Life Feels Heavy | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
Joy When Life Feels Heavy – Christian Encouragement for Today
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares how to find joy in your past, present, and future from Psalm 126:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, and Isaiah 61:10 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture:
Psalm 126:3 – “Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!” (NLT)
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Isaiah 61:10
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – Feeling heavy? Joy has a past, a present, and a future.
00:23 Scripture – Psalm 126:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:16; Isaiah 61:10
00:40 Reflection – Joy in your past, joy in your day, joy in your future
03:38 Prayer – Joy in every season
04:17 Thought Starter – Where have you seen God’s goodness?
Thought Starter
What is one moment from your past where you know God helped you? Share it below.
Next steps
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• Share this with a friend who needs joy today.
• Prayer request? Comment below – I read and reply.
About this channel
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in your home, school, workplace, neighbourhood, corps, and community.
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