Joy. This one came from Joshua. He was mostly thinking about the very long plane ride ahead of us. I think he has concern about getting a wee-bit grumpy! In requesting he originally said "happiness" and I asked if he meant "joy". He asked, "aren't they the same thing...." and before he even finished he remembered being taught the difference. I reminded him of the definitions; that happiness relies on circumstances and then he finished, "Joy comes from God." Oh, how I am thankful for these sweet moments of highlighting some of our faith's foundational topics right along side my precious little men.
Our request is that we will have JOY... regardless of circumstances....not settle for happiness....that we will have peace in our hearts from the Lord.....that when situations which may normally rattle our souls come (and we are bound to have them!) that the JOY only He can provide will prevail and radiate, that we will stop and pray for where He wants to lead in that moment, and that we will have hearts of thankfulness....all starting with His JOY.
Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
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