Joy
The joy of the Lord is my strength.
Even though something may be challenging me, I experience the joy of knowing the Lord is my strength. Joy comes from deep within me. It is not dependent on outer circumstances.
The joy of Spirit is my foundation, so even in the midst of difficulty, I cannot be disturbed. In this awareness, a sense of appreciation, possibility, and joy envelops me. I see the circumstances of life take on new meaning. What may have appeared to be overpowering has no power to disturb me. Life's troubles, big and small, are only fleeting, but the joy of my soul is eternal.
The joy of the Lord truly is my strength. So I celebrate with a gladness that sustains me in the present experience and also carries me forward. Joy is my eternal and unwavering support.
"Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."--Nehemiah 8:10
