Passion for Praise: 'The Joy of the Lord!'

Tuesday, October 6, 1959

And Nehemiah continued, "Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!"
— Nehemiah 8:10 NLT

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Illustration of Nehemiah 8:10 NLT — And Nehemiah continued, "Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!"

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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