Joy Depends on the Lord

November 18, 2021
Midweek Study with Pastor Edith
Psalm 16:11

It has been said that happiness depends on what happens, but joy depends on the Lord. This is a good reminder when you find yourself unhappy. Let’s be honest, you probably don’t spend every waking moment singing merrily along your way, but don’t forget that there is the possibility of joy throughout the day. (sweet, that rhymes )

Our scripture for today reads this way from the New International Version:
“You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand”.

Even as I type this, I have a little one walking in circles singing “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart…I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus down in my heart to stay”. It would seem she has found joy even while walking in circles. Do feel like you have moments when you don’t see much progress? Take heart, dear one, God is still with you and with his Son at his right hand and the Holy Spirit moving all around you calling you to simply enjoy the joy down in your heart. That’s what you have when you confess your sins and receive his forgiveness.

It’s a brand new day, why not say; “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart…” (C’mon sing along with us).

AMEN! Edith