Feb 27 2014
Joy of the Lord
In this world, especially when dealing with other people, being happy is so hard to establish. It’s even harder to keep. The normal thing that happens are disappointment, sadness, pain, and anguish. Joy and happiness are so few. Sometimes I had to dig deep to find it. By my own strength, the joy that I felt were fleeting and inconsistent. Eventually, I’ll just feel worn down, emotionally, physically, and yes, even spiritually.
Thankfully, the more consistent and powerful joy is available, and all I have to do is tap in to God’s promises:
The joy of the Lord is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10
He is my strength. He is the source of my happiness. My life’s challenges can only be solved by knowing He’s with me. I need to have the desire to work hard, but I also need to have a joyful attitude! The hope that’s in God drives me every day of my life.
The love of God gives me joy!
