Cultivating Joy

“The joy of the Lord is your strength." - Nehemiah 8:10b (NIV)

Choose joy each day, even in the midst of adversity. Remember that true joy comes from knowing and serving the Lord, and it cannot be taken away by the circumstances of life. Cultivate a spirit of gratitude, finding joy in the blessings that surround you and in the knowledge of God's unfailing love.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the joy you have given me despite my circumstances. Whenever I feel sad I can lean on you to be a source of hope and peace. When the woes of life consume me I know that it can not take my joy. Amen.