Scripture Base:

Psalm 51:12 (KJV)

“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation…”

Isaiah 61:3 (KJV)

“…the oil of joy for mourning…”

Joy is a spiritual force, not a feeling.

It is strength, healing, and supernatural resilience. It is also a defining characteristic of a Christian. (Galatians 5:23-23)

Joy responds to faith. 

Joy  will be restored when you focus faith in God – “The joy of the Lord is my strength”(Nehemiah 8:10). Without faith it is impossible to please God.

As Your faith makes God joyful – your joy will be restored, you will receive  strength and become resilient no matter the Season – clarity returns, courage returns, and destiny moves forward.

Let us pray. 🙏🏽

#PrayerPoints4Today

1. Thanksgiving for Past Joy

Thank God for the moments of joy He preserved in your life this year — the victories, the laughter, the answered prayers, the quiet mercies.

2. Repentance & Accountability

Confess the decisions, environments, or relationships that drained your joy or pulled your heart away from God’s presence – especially ingratitude, disobedience and not cultivating faith.

3. Enforce Joy for the New Season

Declarations:

 Proverbs 17 22 says “A joyful heart is good medicine but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (ESV)

Say with me:

I refuse to grovel in guilt of past mistakes – There is therefore now no condemnation to me for I am led by God’s Spirit leading me to do only His good pleasure.

My joy comes from God who is my strength and it is consistent and durable irrespective of adverse weathering or human inconsistencies. 

“Make me to hear joy and gladness” (Psalm 51:8)

I cancel out bad news as this season is rolling to a close and affirm that God makes me to hear joy and gladness

“Let your salvation, O God, set me up on high.” (Psalm 69:29)

Proclaim that because you are Saved,  you enjoy the benefits of salvation this incoming season –  call out your promotion, healings, new housing, new job opportunities…..

for the incoming seasons

Affirm that heaviness has lifted and the oil of joy is flowing over your life, family, workplace and ministries, marriage ( make it personal)

#BoldlyDeclare: 

I receive “…the oil of joy for mourning…” (Isaiah 61:3 KJV)

4. Intercession

Pray for someone battling sadness, grief, or heaviness — that the Lord will clothe them with praise and fill them with supernatural joy.

#MyPrayer4You

I decree that your joy is restored, renewed, and reignited.

Your heart will be filled with gladness, your home with laughter, and your season with testimonies.

You will walk in joy, victory, and divine strength — in Jesus’ matchless name. Amein.

Feedback:

Thank you for joining this prayer session. Let us know how they are impacting you. 

Be a blessing and pass it on to someone today. 

Tips for Today

a). Pray each segment  at short intervals, throughout the day – pace yourself.

 b). Read your Bible – very important.

c). Fast off entertainment (TV, reels, etc) & certain foods – for your spiritual senses 

d). Develop a passion for background Christian music (change your atmosphere)

 e). Pray first in tongues – (if you have the gift)  then, in the understanding – allowing the Holy Spirit to align your prayers with God’s will. (accuracy and swift answers)

f). Ensure you have written your prayer list for this 40-day spiritual journey. 

Shalom,

Hephzibah Christly — The Spiritual Warrior

Dec. 5, 2025

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