Living With Joy Today

 We live in a beautiful world created by God.  Because God desired a people for relationship with Himself, He made humans in His own image.  By doing this, God could communicate with them and they could have a relationship with Him.  Whether we notice it or not, God is pouring out blessings on each of us every day.  God's plan is that we live close to Him in the joy of His presence.  

 Too often we fail to recognize the goodness of God in our lives, especially His love for us that brought Jesus into the world to be our Saviour.  We often blame God when things do not go right but fail to thank Him when good things happen.  The joy in our lives will increase as we receive God’s forgiveness for our sin.  With great joy we will then choose to express our gratitude for God’s help and protection in troubling times in this imperfect world. 

 True joy will be our experience when we live in the purpose God has planned for us.  Today may be the perfect day to learn more about that.  

 At some point in our recovery, when some of the consequences of our unwise choices of the past are causing us and perhaps others concern, God wants to bless us with contentment.  As we learn to obey God’s principles and choose to follow His ways, we will experience joy and peace beyond all we could ask for or even imagine.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You that I can live joyfully in Your presence and enjoy the peace of a good life, even in circumstances that are less than perfect.  Help me to always seek Your wisdom and do what is right, so that I may experience the joy of receiving all the blessings You pour out on me.  Amen