Joy is the gift God gives me to finish strong. Joy empowers me to dance in the gales of life crying so hard I can't stop laughing--laughing so hard I can''t stop crying. Joy is deeper than my sorrows. Joy is stronger than my sense of failure. Joy alone can fill my emptiness. Joy is my confidence in the midst of my confusion, my assurance in the midst of my doubts. Joy gives my life meaning when all seems meaningless. Joy is the bedrock of my faith--I will see Him face-to-face. Yes, I will see Jesus face-to-face. Joy is His presence in the midst of my loneliness. Joy spreads His love in my heart when my love has been despised--a deeper love for Him and a deeper love for others--yes, all others. Joy fills me with His compassion for those around me who are hurting. Joy enables me to bear the cross of discipleship day-by-day. Joy puts a symphony in my heart in a world whose strident song has no melody. Joy is my light on the darkest days. Joy drowns out the roar of the lion.
Joy is the answer to my every prayer.
"The joy of the Lord is your strength."
"I can do all things through Christ who is my strength."
Joy is Jesus in my heart.
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