Day 11 "You Are Joyful"
Good Morning Beauties!
You are so strong and brave. The commitment to your journey and life change are evidence of your desire to know God and deepen your relationship. What a wonderful woman you are!
Let's talk about the root word of Joyful - Joy. How do you describe Joy? Webster's Dictionary defines it as "The emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune, by the prospect of possessing what one desires." This definition is how most of the world sees joy - an emotional response to getting something we want.
I think there's more to it. Pastor John Piper describes it this way, "Christian joy is a good feeling in the soul, produced by the Holy Spirit, as He causes us to see the beauty of Christ in the Word and in the world."
If we think about Apostle Paul in chains as he serves time in prison, he was not getting anything good by worldly standards; and yet Paul encourages us to rejoice - to be continually filled with joy. Paul had a Godly perspective as he focused on Jesus and not on his circumstance, and provides for us the perfect example how Joy in the Lord is actually our Strength.
Do you need Strength today? You may be going through something very difficult right now. Will you allow God to fill your heart with joy as you Trust Him? Selah.
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“And do not be worried, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and your stronghold”