God Today
Devotions 

May 22, 2002

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
John 15:11

True joy is found in the presence of God; joy that remains regardless of the situation. We can experience momentary bliss as the result of temporary things in our lives, but true joy comes from deep within and is not dictated by circumstance. Our hearts can rejoice daily when we consider where and who we were and reflect on where and who we are now. As we do our love for Him deepens. Our temporary joys make us happy for the moment but God gives us joy that is deeply rooted in our soul. A joy that results in grateful hearts for the mercy and grace that He has extended towards us. Joy when we walk into His beautiful presence and walk away with our spirit's refreshed and our load a little lighter. Yes we rejoice in the Lord always and again we can say it, our heart rejoices in our Lord.

Prayer

Your Spirit fills our hearts; you give us joy and make our hearts rejoice! In all circumstance we are joyful because of Your everlasting love. You have loved us at our worst; forgive us of our sins and you have promised us life eternal in Your presence. No matter what we face today it cannot compare to the joy of your never ending unconditional love. Thank you Jesus! Amen.

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