I Have Joy!
Nehemiah 8:10 says, the joy of the Lord is my strength.”
Justin Holcomb writes, “‘Grace is the opposite of karma, which is all about getting what you deserve. Grace is about getting what you don’t deserve.”’ August 11, 2022.
Because of His Grace, I have joy in my heart that I can not explain. When I sit alone with myself praying and meditating, I feel His presence. Then I understand that I am not alone. His Grace does not cost me a thing; it is a beautiful gift- beautifully packaged in His love. I also understand that I did not do anything to earn His gift of grace. It is free; it is truly the gift that keeps on giving me joy.
Knowing this, gives me hope and peace of mind. I am blessed with joy in my heart and in my soul. I will always have joy because I will always have the Holy Spirit. He is the Giver who just keeps on giving, and I can not do anything to stop His giving.
When I mess up, I am given forgiveness. When I am in need of something, I am given provision, when I am sick, I am given healing, when I am hopeless, I am given hope, when I am tired, I am given strength, when I am worried, I am given peace, and when I am sad, I am given joy. I understand that I function through His Grace, which is the source of my joy.
When I pray, I remind myself that the joy of the Lord is my strength. Even if I do not feel what I am professing, I profess it anyway. Eventually, I get there; this is why I embrace this scripture. I understand that joy transcends my feelings and it embraces peace and contentment. I understand that joy is a practice and a behavior. It is an inner feeling that helps the outer countenance.
When the scripture says that the joy of the Lord is my strength. I believe it especially on the days that I really need strengthening. I am so thankful that through His Grace- I have Joy!
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