For
me joy is not always this lighthearted happiness. Joy is a choice that I
need to make to believe and trust in Gods plan. So that I'll be guided
by his spirit instead of anxiety or bitterness. That's just not always
an easy choice. In psalms it says that God is singing songs of
deliverance over us. I imagine God being powerful and joyful. Because
he's already celebrating victory!!
That's how I desire to look
at difficulties, heartbreak and discouragement. Despite these things I
want to dance and sing the joy of the lord over it. His will be done!
What does the Joy of the Lord mean to you?
"You
are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me
with songs of deliverance. He will instruct you and teach you in the way
you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you."
Psalms 32:7-8 NIV