Joy: A Godly Woman's Adornment (Brownback)

God's Word tells us of all that is ours through his Son. Our security is guaranteed, our provision is sure. In the face of such abundant life, why is our joy so often stolen from us? Undoubtedly we pass through seasons of difficulty, sorrow, and uncertainty. But real joy isn't conditional on circumstances, is it? How are we to pursue joy in seasons of both plenty and need?

This newest addition to a series of small devotional books for women teaches that we will only find perpetual joy when we pursue Christ. Brownback helps women understand that their joy is not circumstantial, but built on the promises of God and the work of Jesus. Forty-two short devotionals look to Scripture for words of encouragement, correction, wisdom, and guidance to help women adorn themselves with joy.

Table of Contents:

The Devotions

1. Joy in Going Forward
2. Joy in Repentance
3. Joy, No Matter What
4. Joy in God’s Place
5. Joy In Thanksgiving
6. Joy in Letting Go
7. Joy in the Present
8. Joy in Eternity
9. Joy in Discipleship
10. Joy in Wisdom
11. Joy in Waiting
12. Good Joy and Bad Joy
13. Joy in the Path of Life
14. Persevering for Joy
15. Joy in Forgiveness
16. Joy in Being Home
17. Joy in Drawing Near to God
18. Joy in the Blessings of Others
19. The Responsibility of Joy
20. Counterfeit Joy
21. Joy in Vulnerability
22. Joy in Knowing Jesus
23. Joy in Abiding
24. Joy in Eating and Drinking
25. The Joy of Wonder
26. The Fruit of Joy
27. Joy in All God’s Gifts
28. Joy in Hard Things
29. Joy in Today
30. Joy in God’s Providences
31. Joy from Failure
32. Joy in God’s Care
33. Joy in Prayer
34. Joy in Discernment
35. Joy in Trust
36. Joy in Full Provision
37. Joy from Rejoicing
38. Joy in Christ Alone
39. Joy in Submission
40. Joy in God’s Love

Author  

Lydia Brownback (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the author of several books and a speaker at women’s conferences internationally. When time allows, Lydia blogs at lydiabrownback.com. She has served as director of editorial for Crossway’s Book Division; writer-in-residence for Reverend Alistair Begg; and broadcast media manager for Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, where she produced The Bible Study Hour radio program with James Montgomery Boice. Some of Lydia's books include the On-the-Go Devotional series as well as A Woman's Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything.

Endorsements  

"Skillful devotionals for those who face the challenge to 'fit it all in.' Biblically rigorous and deeply perceptive. Godly insights from a godly sister." — Elyse M. Fitzpatrick, counselor; speaker; author, Found in Him

"A ready resource for keeping our thinking focused on God himself. The devotionals helped me understand my fear or discontent and our Heavenly Father's provision." — Barbara Hughes, author, Disciplines of a Godly Woman; coauthor, Disciplines of a Godly Family

"Lydia Brownback calls Christian women to lift their eyes upward and find security, rest, and peace in a sovereign God whose promises never fail!" — Nancy Leigh DeMoss, author; radio host, Revive Our Hearts