If we asked anyone what they would rather have in their lives -
strength and joy - or fear, it would be a quick and easy response! Of
course, we all search for joy and most of us really WANT to trust in our
Lord. I used to think that it was a magical, automatic thing that would
happen - I would say that I loved God and suddenly I would have no fear
or worries or difficult times! All at once I would have unimaginable
spiritual and emotional strength! Now I realize that is not the way
things happen! It is up to me to spend time alone with God listening for
His Word and Will; I also need to pray, study Scripture and meditate on
what I read as I become more aware of His Presence in my life.
I
have previously mentioned a wonderful book called, "Choose Joy" by Kay
Warren. It really made me think about my choices in life - one of those
choices being joyful. Today's devotional and scriptures remind us that
God does want us to share His Joy by living in His Presence.
Do
you have ways that you have "chosen joy" and thus have a changed life?
What a blessing to know that we CAN make that choice if we trust and
obey and spend time in the Presence of our Lord.
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