Reverend Ben Cooper's Podcast
Reverend Ben Coopers podcast, offers an inviting space for listeners to explore Christianity and spiritual growth with wisdom, humor, and a deep commitment to biblical truth. Through Rev. Ben's engaging conversations with guests, the podcast not only explores the timeless wisdom of the Bible but also tackles the pressing issues of life, faith, and hope in a way that is accessible, thought-provoking, and enriching. Whether you’re seeking spiritual nourishment, answers to life’s big questions, or simply a place to reflect on your faith, the Rev Ben podcast is a valuable resource on your journey.
In each episode, Rev. Ben guides listeners through profound theological reflections, personal stories, and practical insights drawn from the Bible and the broader Christian tradition.
Reverend Ben Cooper's Podcast
Daily Prayer - Joy as Strength - @04
Life doesn’t always make sense. Sometimes the road is painful, awkward, and uncertain. When weariness sets in and the days feel too long to carry, we may find ourselves wondering: Where can I turn for strength when joy feels so far away?
This devotional prayer draws us into the wisdom of Nehemiah 8:10: “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” It gently invites listeners to consider joy not as a fleeting emotion, but as a spiritual source of strength—available even in life’s hardest moments.
More than a feel-good meditation, this prayer gets real. It acknowledges that grief, fear, and emotional fatigue are part of our journey. But instead of rushing past them, it invites God into them. Through the honest plea—“Lord, will You give me more joy?”—we’re reminded that true joy isn’t something we force; it’s a divine gift we receive.
Joy becomes the foundation of something greater: strength to carry on, and hope that refuses to be crushed. It’s a chain reaction—joy fuels strength, strength fuels hope, and hope changes everything.
Whether you’re navigating a season of loss, facing fear about the future, or simply tired from the weight of life, this short prayer provides a moment of pause. In under two minutes, you’ll be gently led into God’s presence and reminded that joy is not the absence of difficulty—it is the fuel to keep moving through it.
Let this episode be a spiritual reset. A quiet reminder. A moment to breathe and believe again. Share it with someone who needs to hear that even in their valley, they are not alone—and that joy is still available.
“May the joy of the Lord be your strength today and always.”
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Welcome for prayer for today. Joy in the journey. Dear God and Heavenly Father, we ask you that you help us in the journey of life because it's really difficult, jesus, some days, god, we have really awkward moments, and we know that you know. But, father, it is really awkward some days. Lord, following you, sometimes the journey of our life is very distressing and very fearful, but you see all things.
Speaker 1:Today's scripture is from the beautiful book of Nehemiah, chapter 8, verse 10. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength, father. I have a question for you, jesus Will you give me more joy? Will you give me more joy? Will you give me more hope? The question is, lord, please help, because the journey that I'm on is weary and tiring. The journey that I'm on, lord, is exhausting and, lord, it can be difficult to find joy. So, lord, help me not to grieve for the journey that I'm in, even though I'm going through the valley of the shadow of death.
Speaker 1:Spirit of the living, god, you tell me in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 8, verse 10, do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength, lord, I need joy, because when I've got joy, it gives me strength. When I've got strength. I've got hope. When I've got hope, all things are possible. To those who believe Father, wherever we are today, across the world, will you help us in the journey of our life? Will you strengthen us in the journey of our life? Will you be with us in the journey of our lives? Give us joy for this journey. We love you, lord. But, dear God, strengthen us in Jesus' name, amen.
