“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11
"David recognized where true joy in life was found: with God. It wasn’t found in his riches or his power. It wasn’t found in his palace or his conquering armies. The secret to his life was finding joy in the presence of God. In the first part of Psalm 16:11 he wrote, “You will show me the path of life.” David understood what too many of us are afraid to take hold of. Joy is found in letting go of ourselves (our feelings, our desires, our plans, our pride) and letting God show us the path of life that leads to the fullness of joy in the presence of God the Father. That joy in the presence of God is only found in a life believing in Christ and finding hope in the salvation He offers." ~ From ABC's of A Strong Spiritual Life chapter J: Joy for the Journey
As we enter into my favorite time of year, let's take the time to slow down and find the Joy God offers us! We can get so caught up in the busy-ness of life that we forget to look for the joy that God wants us to have.
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