Journal of Joy
Beginning Glory Ring Workshop
Westmoreland TN
November 2008
Jennifer Lynn Joy © 2009
11.11.08 ~ Tuesday ~ Psalm 37 speaks of the LORD giving us the desires of our hearts and one of my desires was to be able to travel in ministry with my daughter, Angela. This trip was the fulfillment of that single desire. Although we had pondered about it for years, the time had come, the door had opened and the favor of GOD was upon us as we flew into Nashville, Tennessee. Marsha picked us up in a bright yellow (yellow is symbolic of the joy of the LORD) Hummer and took us to J.B.s B & B where we stayed for the week. Tennessee is my home away from home and holds a very special place in my heart. This was my 12 ministry trip to Tennessee and I anticipated the LORD to move in a very different way. Tennessee is a state that is rich in intercessory prayer and worship! Following my first invitation to Tennessee in September 1999, the Holy Spirit inspired us to create the following Prophetic Glory Rings (Worship Instruments) for the State of Tennessee.
JUNE 2000 ~ For the State of Tennessee ~ PRAISE HIS MAJESTY! Sent to: Joyce Breazeale, Lebanon, TN, USA. Given to: Mary Bolton, Knoxville, TN, USA. ~ September 2004. Scriptures: Ps. 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150. Handmade by Betty Leach and Jennifer Lynn Joy
OCTOBER 2000 ~ For the State of Tennessee ~ JOY IN THE FELLOWSHIP OF GOD! Sent to: Laura Smith, Nashville, TN, USA. Scriptures: Ps. 61, 63. Handmade by Betty Leach and Jennifer Lynn Joy
JUNE 2006 ~ For the Tennessee River ~ HIS HOLY JOYFUL BROOK OF LOVE OVERFLOWING! Beginning in Northeast Tennessee through North Alabama and West Tennessee into the Ohio River for 653 miles. Sent to: Laurie Montgomery, Kingsport, TN, USA. Scriptures: Gen. 1; 1 Sam. 17:40; Ezek. 47; Ps. 5, 110:7, 122, 133, 149, 150; Isa. 54, 55; Rom. 5:5; Eph. 1; Rev. 19, 21, 22. Handmade by Trudy Leppek and Jennifer Lynn Joy
FEBRUARY 2007 ~ For Hermitage, Tennessee ~ THE RICHES OF THE GLORY OF HIS SPIRITUAL AND EARTHLY INHERITANCE! Sent to: Susan Wiser, Springfield, TN, USA. Scriptures: Gen. 1; Ruth; Ps. 94, 106; Luke 2; John 1; Heb. 1, 11; Eph.; Col.; 1 Pet. 1:4; Rev. 21, 22. Handmade by Jennifer Lynn Joy.
11.12.08 ~ Wednesday ~ As the conference schedule had changed, we were given an open day for sight-seeing, lunch and shopping with friends. As it was Angela’s first trip to Tennessee, I completely enjoyed introducing her Southern Style lunch and shopping with friends. No, it is not like the Northwest. The southern culture is very different and everyone has a bit of “southern hospitality” in their genetic makeup. Shopping in the south is a completely social event.
11.13.08 ~ Thursday ~ Marsha drove us to Westmoreland to set up for the Workshops at River of Life Church. Then in the late afternoon, a small group of us went to the Opryland Hotel for the opening light ceremony of the Holiday Season and more of the Southern Living Lifestyle – affectionately called Country!
11.14.08 ~ Friday ~ The Beginning Prophetic Glory Ring Workshop was held at River of Life Church, Westmoreland, TN. It was delightful to share the prophetic portion of the workshop with my daughter and others. Over the years, I have remained in complete awe and humble adoration of GOD’s faithfulness to speak to HIS people. Six cities in two states of America were represented at the workshop and this was our first time to be in Westmoreland.
During this ministry trip, we were blessed to give a Glory Ring for the Cumberland Gap Territory to Susan Stidham, Lafayette, Tennessee; a Glory Ring for Slovakia to Sharon Pawlak, Lyles, Tennessee; a Glory Ring for Paris, France to Liz Odum, Lebanon, Tennessee and a Glory Ring for the State of Tennessee to Susan Wiser, White House, Tennessee.
SEPTEMBER 2008 ~ For the Nation of Slovakia. HIS FAITHFUL FRUITFAL HARVEST! Given to: Sharon Pawlak, Lyles, TN, USA. Scriptures: Gen. 1, 8:22; Prov. 1; Ps. 150; Isa. 43; Matt. 9:37-38; Luke 10:2; John 10:10, 17; Heb. 11; Eph. 3; Gal. 5:21- 23; Rev. 14:15, 21, 22. Handmade by Kathy Robison and Jennifer Lynn Joy.
OCTOBER 2008 ~ For the Cumberland Gap Territory. HIS WAY OF PEACE AND PROSPERITY! Given to: Susan Stidham, Lafayette, TN, USA. Scriptures: Gen. 1, 27:28-29; Deut. 7:13; Isa. 42, 43; Ps. 122:7; Luke 1:37; 4; John 17; Phil. 4:7; Jas. 1; 1 John 2:7; 2 John 1:5; Rev. 19, 21, 22. Handmade by Jennifer Lynn Joy.
OCTOBER 2008 ~ For the State of Tennessee. HIS FREEDOM FIGHTERS! Given to: Susan Wiser, White House, TN USA. Scriptures: Gen. 1; 1 Chron. 11:14, 29:11; 2 Sam. 23:12; 2 Kings 13:17; Ps. 20:5, 98:1; Isa. 61; Matt: 12:20; John 5:4, 8:36; Rom. 8; 1 Cor. 15:54-57; Gal. 5; Rev. 22. Handmade by Jennifer Lynn Joy.
OCTOBER 2008 ~ For the City of Paris, France.HIS PASSION, JOY, FAVOR, LOVE, GRACE AND MERCY! Given to: Liz Odum, Lebanon, TN, USA. Scriptures: Gen. 1; Ezek. 1:3; Ps. 16:11, 150; Prov. 3:3-4; Isa. 42, 43; John 4:2-24, 14, 15, 16, 17; 1 Cor. 13; Rev. 22. Handmade by Kathy Robison and Jennifer Lynn Joy.
Following the workshop, we attended a local worship gathering where I was privileged to connect with many friends in Tennessee. The LORD is so faithful to bring forth HIS fullness!
11.15.08 ~ Saturday ~ During the weeks previous to the workshops, it is my nature to press into the LORD for HIS fullness. I desire my relationship with PAPA GOD to be like “a larger than average cup overflowing all of the time.” In preparation for the workshop, I brought supplies to make a Glory Ring during the Advanced Workshop which is a normal part of the presentation. What was so different is that HE had me make a Glory Ring for “HIS UNIVERSE.” I have made Glory Rings for individuals, groups, churches, states, rivers, islands, territories and nations but not for “HIS UNIVERSE.” This was a completely new assignment! I was rather overwhelmed by the timing of HIS assignment. Gratefully, Angela was willing to cut and fray check the many ribbons and sequins needed for this Glory Ring, as well as helping others with their Glory Rings.
NOVEMBER 15, 2008 ~ PAPA GOD’S UNIVERSE!
Scriptures: Gen. 1, 2, 15:5, 22:17, 26:4; Deut. 10:14, 33:28; 1 Sam. 2:10; 1 Chron. 16:31, 29:11; Job 22:12, 38:7; Ps. 8, 19, 33, 50, 57, 19, 33, 50, 57, 68, 78, 89, 136, 147, 148, 149, 150; Isa. 40:26; Dan. 12:3; Jer. 31:25; Rev. 5, 19, 21, 22. Handmade by Angela Lynn Parker and Jennifer Lynn Joy.
As, we were leaving the workshop, Susan Stidham, asked if I would minister Sunday Morning at River of Life Church. The LORD had prepared me in advance, so that the fullness of HIS desires and plans came forth.
Saturday evening, a small group of us spent some delightful time in intentional worship and heartfelt communion at a friend’s home.
11.16.08 ~ Sunday ~ Kathy, one of our ministry intercessors drove us to Westmoreland for the morning service at River of Life Church, which is filled with radical worshippers. Rob and Susan Stidham, Pastors generously gave the use of their facility for the workshops on Friday and Saturday. The atmosphere was filled with angels, the glory of the LORD, the harmony and music of intentional and purposed worshippers and the resonating sound of seven Shofars. The presence of the LORD was rich and sweet as HE ministered to HIS people late into the afternoon. I offer my heartfelt thanks to Susan and Kathy for assisting me during the ministry time. We are blessed beyond words to be sons and daughters of such a Loving, Kind, Supportive and Faithful PAPA GOD and to have Jesus Christ, as our personal LORD and SAVIOR. How sweet it is!
Following a late afternoon southern (fried okra, fried chicken, corn) dinner, we stopped by the Tomlinson’s and celebrated the adoption of their daughter, Avery. They received news earlier in the week that the adoption was finalized and the LORD gloriously answered their prayer!
11.17.08 ~ On Monday Morning, we had a private ordination for Liz Odum as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The LORD confirmed HIS word, will and plans in many unusual ways and we trust HIS purposes and plans as they come forth. Followed by a brief shopping trip to the Lebanon Town Square and a couple of divine appointments, especially at Grandma’s where when it became known that I was in ministry, I was embraced with warm hugs and given embroidery hoops for the ministry, and a promise to pray for HGRM.
We arrived home very early the next morning, grateful always to land safely, knowing the prayers of the intercessors have held us before the FATHER during our travels.
Many Blessings to Marsha, Jan, Liz, Pastors Rob and Sue, Mary Ellen, Susan, Kathy and Joyce for all that you gave to make this possible.
May ELOHIM (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) be eternally blessed as we purpose to serve HIS Kingdom and HIS people on earth.
Jennifer Lynn Joy, Minister
