Living With Joy Today

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

Often we do not recognize the goodness of God to us and especially His love for us in giving Jesus to be our Saviour.  We blame God when things do not go right but fail to thank Him when good things happen.  Joy in our lives will be increased by receiving God’s forgiveness for our sin and by walking in gratitude for His help and protection over us in troubling times in this imperfect world.

If you do not serve the Lord your God with joy and enthusiasm for the abundant benefits you have received ... you will be left hungry, thirsty, naked, and lacking in everything.   (Deuteronomy 28:47-48 NLT) 

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

Even at this point in our recovery, when some of the consequences of our unwise choices of the past are causing us concern, God wants to bless us.   As we learn to obey His principles and choose to follow God’s ways, we will experience joy and peace beyond all we could ask for or 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 peace and the joy of blessings You pour out on me.  Amen