Joy

My friend Beck came to visit a couple of weeks ago and it was oh- so good.

This past week has been extremely rewarding, yet challenging for a few reasons. I have been experiencing times with the Lord that are different than I am used to.

He is bringing me out of this “box” mode of thinking. I have realized that our relationships with the Lord should not be bathed in “cookie cutter sameness” as the person next to me, but should be extremely unique as we are unique. Some of my favorite times with Him this past week have been cruising down the street listening to praise and worship and just laughing with joy at how good He is- how much He desires for us to be intimate with Him.

True joy is not found in things of this earth or situations, but true joy happens in Him alone. Therefore, I am bathing richly in His joy. I am loving the new sidewalks that He is taking me down, I’m loving the vulnerability that He is wanting me to walk through, I’m excited at boldness that is stirred up inside, and I am embracing His commitment to me as his daughter in whom He loves.

Psalm 3
O Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” But you are a shield around me, O Lord you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the Lord I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me, I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side.”

..."But you are a shield around me, O Lord you bestow glory on me and lift up my head." My joy is found in you. Amen