Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
(Nehemiah 8:10 ESV)
What is joy? According to Desiring God, “In the Bible, joy is a deep, spiritual gift and an enduring condition of the soul. Unlike fleeting human happiness—which depends on good or favorable outward circumstances—biblical joy is rooted in God’s character, presence, and promises.”
Do you have joy? What causes you to smile? For me, it’s my family. I love hearing from them, I love it when they come to visit. I love their hugs. But what gives me the most joy is knowing when I finally leave this world, I am going to heaven. I will spend eternity in paradise.
What are you looking forward to that will bring you joy? What can you do to bring someone else joy? Spread your joy around. It’s free so share it with others. Show others the love God has for His children. As you go about your day, smile at a stranger. Hold a door open for someone. Share a kind word. Do what Jesus would do.
Years ago there was a saying, WWJD. What Would Jesus Do? Ask yourself that before getting mad. Take a deep breath and move on. You don’t know what the other person may be going through.
Have a blessed day.
Kathy Keller
Writer and Prayer warrior with Answers2Prayer Ministries
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