I’m Joy. There is a real woman behind this channel, and everything here comes from something I have lived, needed, or wanted to understand through the Bible.

Guided by Joy began during a frightening night at home, in a season of grief. I created “You Are Never Alone,” the worship song I needed to hear. That song became this channel.

Most people don’t find Guided by Joy because everything is going great. Usually something hurts. You’re tired, grieving, worried, overwhelmed, or your mind won’t shut up.

I get it. I live with MS, and when life gets heavy, I run to Jesus.

Here you’ll find 100-word prayers, night prayers for anxiety and sleep, Gospel Girl Confessions, personal testimony, Scripture, Christian worship, and soaking music.

I don’t have faith figured out. I create what I have needed because I keep needing Jesus too.

If you’re tired, hurting, searching, healing, or somewhere in between, welcome. Stay awhile. 🕊️

All content is written and created by Joy for Guided by Joy.


Guided by Joy

King Solomon wrote this about 3,000 years ago, and science is still catching up. 💛

Guard your joy like medicine. According to him, it is.

Written and created by Joy for Guided by Joy

#GuidedByJoy #Proverbs #BibleVerse #Faith #Healing #Joy

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Everyone knows the name Jezebel. Almost nobody knows what she actually did.

Yes, she painted her eyes. She also persecuted the prophets of God, defended the worship of Baal, threatened Elijah, and arranged the death of an innocent man over a vineyard using letters, a royal seal, false witnesses, and people willing to follow orders.

This is Episode 1 of Unsaved & Shady, a first-person dramatized retelling based on Jezebel's story in 1 Kings and 2 Kings.

She confesses what she did. She does not apologize.

Written and created by Joy for Guided by Joy

#GuidedByJoy #Jezebel #UnsavedAndShady #BibleStories #WomenOfTheBible

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I just hyped this awesome creator ‪@danthecreatr‬​

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A little behind the scenes: there's an app doing the heavy lifting under everything I post here. It's called Muse, and it helps me plan, write, and stay organized so the videos and prayers keep coming.
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King Solomon wrote this about 3,000 years ago, and science is still catching up. 💛
Guard your joy like medicine. According to him, it is.
Written and created by Joy for Guided by Joy
#GuidedByJoy #Proverbs #BibleVerse #Faith #Healing #Joy

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Before the day gets away from us, let’s choose what gets to lead it. Peace over panic.
Patience over pressure.
Faith over the thoughts already running ten miles ahead.

I needed this prayer today. Maybe somebody else does too.

Save it for later or send it to someone who needs a steadier day.

#GuidedByJoy #PrayerForToday #ChristianEncouragement

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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This simple line flipped my whole mindset. Waiting isn’t wasted time 😲🙏🏼it’s a chance to serve right where you are.
If you’re in a waiting season, maybe this is your reminder too.

How do you serve while you wait?
Let me know. 💬

9 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Holiday grief is real. 💔
Years ago a dear friend and I made a promise: if one of us went Home first, we wouldn’t come back to scare the other, we’d send hearts.🌬🤍
Later that year, I lost her. I couldn’t say her name for two years. Then the signs started ♡ hearts in the most ordinary places. One day, a cloud shaped like a J and a heart beside it. I knew she was okay.🌬🤍✨️
If you’re missing someone, drop their name below. I’ll pray with you tonight. 🤍

10 months ago | [YT] | 5

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ISAIAH 41:10
“Do not fear, for I am with you.
Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

Your Heart:
“Lord… I’ve been holding so much lately.
Please meet me here today.”

God’s Whisper:
“I’m already here.
You don’t have to be strong alone.
I will steady you, strengthen you,
and hold you in My hands.”

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