Families can be a source of support or a source of great pain. But you have the authority to take back your family through prayer. Let today's prayer strengthen you as you work to restore your relationships. 📖 The Scripture Verses: Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/pro.22.6.ESV Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:...
May 24, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 22
Is it really faith if you are not using it? Faith is an act of obedience. We have to come before the Lord with a pure heart in order to come in agreement in His will. It's you that you have to be patient with, God is always ready. 📖 The Scripture Verses: Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If a...
May 22, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 20
The wisdom of King Solomon tells us that there is nothing new under the sun. That's why we place our faith in the one who knows all, has seen all and knows the end. So, as you prepare to make decisions to participate in what seem like novel ideas like cryptocurrency, space exploration and new pharma I pray that you invite God into your decisions. 📖 The Scripture Verses: The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. Proverbs 4:7 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/pr...
May 21, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 19
Weddings are only the beginning of the journey that is marriage. As with any living and growing thing, marriages require an outpouring of love, nurture, and care. Whether you are the couple or a witness at the wedding, pray for all marriages today and every day. 📖 The Scripture Verses: Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together. Matthew 19:6 https://my.bible.com/bible/116/MAT.19.6 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast ...
May 20, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 18
Sometimes you may have thought about a thing one way for so long that it appears true to you. But when Jesus enters your heart, He can change your mind. Let’s pray today that the Lord will set your thoughts in order. 📖 The Scripture Verses: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.12.2.ESV Finally, brothers, wh...
May 19, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 17
There is no secret to having joy and happiness everyday of our lives. Joy lives in us when we trust and abide in the Lord. Today's prayer is that you open your heart so Jesus can come in. 📖 The Scripture Verses: In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him. Ecclesiastes 7:14 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/ecc.7.14.ESV So also you have sorrow now, but I will see yo...
May 18, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 16
Graduations are a major accomplishment and cause for celebration. Your journey is evidence that God has been with you and is faithful to lead you further. Today's prayer is that the grace of God will cover your next steps. 📖 The Scripture Verses: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/2co.13.14.ESV You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts ...
May 17, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 15
It may be hard to imagine an unbreakable relationship. Yet we have just that with God through our new covenant with Jesus. You have been redeemed by the Lord and you are invaluable to Him. 📖 The Scripture Verses: Sing, O barren, You who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman,” says the Lord . “Enlarge the place of your tent, And let them stretch out the curtain...
May 15, 2021•5 min•Season 20Ep. 14
There is no cost for kindness, yet it is a priceless gift for those who receive it. You hold that power in your hand today; the power to give the priceless gift of kindness. I pray that you choose to show the same kindness that the Lord shows to you. 📖 The Scripture Verses: Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/eph.4.32.ESV He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of y...
May 14, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 13
Your thoughts certainly determine the trajectory of your day. If you begin your day with your thoughts on the Lord, thankfulness will be your reward. Today's prayer will encourage you to always bring the faithfulness of God to mind. 📖 The Scripture Verses: Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Psalm 100:4 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.100.4.ESV The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they ar...
May 13, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 12
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. It is the Spirit of the living God that gives you power, wisdom and peace. Let your prayer today be that you are a healthy and willing vessel for the will of the Lord our God to move through you. 📖The Scripture Verses: Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59...
May 12, 2021•3 min•Season 20Ep. 11
God is not the author of confusion nor does He place ambivalence in our hearts. We are all purposed to be witnesses to the redeeming love of Jesus. The purpose that the Lord has for you will be revealed and obtained. 📖The Scripture Verses: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, w...
May 11, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 10
What you do with your pain is just as important as your healing. Is your pain drawing you nearer to God? Are you pressing in to Jesus and His peace? Take your eyes off your pain and place them on the healer. 📖The Scripture Verses: Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!” And God granted what he asked. 1 Chronicles 4:10 ESV https://...
May 10, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 9
You don’t want to miss this encouraging interview with this extraordinary woman of God! Tameka reminds us that God is always available when we cry out to Him. I know her story of perseverance and determination will warm your heart. First Sunday at Choose Joy with Tisa We ask each guest these three questions: ✅Why do you pray? ✅What is the most recent prayer that God has answered for you? ✅What are you believing God for in prayer today? Connect with our Guest: Tameka Pettis, Motivational Speaker ...
May 09, 2021•24 min•Season 20Ep. 8
If you pay attention, you may find that many of the trials you have faced were in areas of your life where you were not obedient to God. Let today’s prayer meditation shine a light on those areas so God can restore you to fullness of joy. 📖The Scripture Verses: Judges 7:1-18 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/jdg.7.1-18.ESV ✉️ Let's connect: Prayer requests - https://tisajones.com/prayer-requests Instagram - @tisajisforjoy Leave a voice message - https://anchor.fm/choosejoywithtisa/message #armyofG...
May 08, 2021•6 min•Season 20Ep. 7
You will not always see how a thing will end, but God calls you to take the first step anyway. God is faithful to fulfill every promise declared in His word and to your heart. I pray that you trust Him and obey. 📖The Scripture Verses: I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord ; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord ! Psalm 27:13-14 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.27.13-14.ESV And Noah did all that the Lord h...
May 07, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 6
You, like most of us, are sitting in a season that you weren't expecting and were not completely prepared for. Planning and saving serve their purpose to sustain you, but only God can heal your soul. 📖The Scripture Verses: As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” Mark 1:2-3 https://my.bible.com/bible/59/MRK.1.2-3 Let us then...
May 06, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 5
Your first response to illness or the threat of illness may be to pray for God to protect your health. God is a healer, but every healing is not in His will. Today’s prayer is for God’s grace to be sufficient for you whether He heals you or not. 📖The Scripture Verses: But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV https...
May 05, 2021•4 min•Season 20Ep. 4
Knowing that God has a plan for our lives is not as easy as walking it out. I want to encourage you today to trust God and enjoy your journey. Your right now situation is working for your good even if you can’t see it today. 📖The Scripture Verses: May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you. Psalm 25:21 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.25.21.ESV Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God h...
May 04, 2021•3 min•Season 20Ep. 3
We have heard it said that two wrongs don't make a right. God's word puts it this way: A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. I pray that you let God, who always wins, fight your battles today. 📖The Scripture Verses: What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us Romans 8:31 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.8.31.ESV The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” Exodus 14:14 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/exo.14.14.ESV ...
May 03, 2021•3 min•Season 20Ep. 2
Your hope is built on the power of Jesus’ blood that brings salvation. That power that wiped away every sin still gives us hope. For today’s prayer meditation let’s focus on Jesus who has power over every trial we face.Put 📖The Scripture Verses: But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed...
May 01, 2021•3 min•Season 20Ep. 1
Your greatest investment cannot be measured in dollars and cents. The value of Your relationship with Jesus is measured by the growth of His Spirit who lives in you. The prayer today is that you seek God first in all things and let Him add everything you need. 📖Meditate on these verses with this prayer: But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 ESV https://www.bible.com/59/mat.6.33.esv As for the rich in this present age, ch...
Apr 30, 2021•3 min•Season 19Ep. 27
Yes your life is busy and full, but it shouldn't be so full that you miss opportunities to share Jesus. Let your life be a witness to the His saving grace. Today's prayer is that you show and share Jesus every day, everywhere. 📖Meditate on these verses with this prayer: In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.5.16.ESV so as to walk in a manner worthy ...
Apr 29, 2021•3 min•Season 19Ep. 26
What comes in your ears and eyes will inform your thoughts. So today’s prayer is that you guard your heart and your mind against ideas that are not of God. And take every thought captive to obey Christ. 📖Meditate on these verses with this prayer: We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/2co.10.5.ESV But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my p...
Apr 28, 2021•3 min•Season 19Ep. 25
Sin has been defined as separation from God. It's those things that creep into your life and steal your focus or causes desires that should be reserved for God. Today's prayer is for you to live free in the Spirit and not to be a slave to your flesh. 📖Meditate on these verses with this prayer: But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, and, having been set free from sin, have become slav...
Apr 27, 2021•3 min•Season 19Ep. 24
When you humble yourself, pray, seek God's face and turn away from sin, God is faithful to respond. He hears your prayers and wants to give you the desires of your heart when your heart is in agreement with His will. Ask Him today what you need to change to be in right relationship with Him. 📖Meditate on these verses with this prayer: and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. 1 John 3:22 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/1jn.3.22.ESV Before ...
Apr 26, 2021•3 min•Season 19Ep. 23
You are never the same once you encounter Jesus. There is before and there is after. And the new you will be perfect for His purpose. 📖Meditate on these verses with this prayer: But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and sudde...
Apr 24, 2021•5 min•Season 19Ep. 22
As a good steward of all that the Lord blesses you with, you save, invest and build wealth. But your faith does not lie in the dollars and cents you accumulate. Your trust is in the Lord and His promise of eternal reward. That’s why when businesses close and investments fail, He is faithful to lift you up and to use your story for His glory. 📖Meditate on these verses with this prayer: Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave...
Apr 23, 2021•3 min•Season 19Ep. 21
You must study to show yourself approved, but the test is in your application. Your true reward is not a grade, but a disciplined spirit, a transformed mind and a repentant heart. Because having the information does not necessarily give you knowledge and it is knowledge that leads to wisdom. Today’s prayer is that God will guide your heart and mind whenever you study His word. 📖Meditate on these verses with this prayer: For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, th...
Apr 22, 2021•3 min•Season 19Ep. 20
Trouble comes easy, but good things have to be worked for. But don't let your toiling steal your rest and your peace. Give your cares to the Lord for a good night's sleep. 📖Meditate on these verses with this prayer: In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.4.8.ESV You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/isa.26.3.ESV ...
Apr 21, 2021•3 min•Season 19Ep. 19
