Joy

Where in the world is my joy?

 

When did I lose it?

 

Why am I just now realizing this little missing gem has been absent for probably awhile now?

 

For absolutely no reason I want to deep belly laugh, or for the simplest of reasons, I want to deep belly laugh. 

 

And smile.

 

Smile because of joy in my heart and peace in my soul.

 

Peace that passes understanding. 

 

Joy and peace not subject to whim.

 

Constant.

 

Reliable.

 

I feel this morning like the little critter trying to find his mother, a book I read to my kids repeatedly in their younger years.

 

A person: "Are you my joy?"

 

A job: "Are you my joy?"

 

A sun shiny day: "Are you my joy?"

 

A not so empty bank account: "Are you my joy?"

 

No. 

 

No to all. 

 

My joy is from the Lord and will not be fleeting. 

 

My faith is in Him and Him alone.

 

True joy, one of the fruits of the spirit. 

 

We are comforted and find peace when we seek and experience supernatural, God-given joy.

 

Help me this day, Lord, to seek joy and to hearten and inspire others to joy, especially during these crazy times. 

 

Not made up, false heart, fleeting worldly joy, but sweet Jesus inspired full body and spirit joy. 

 

Rejoice!