"Realize that genuine joy in God is a gift" (Piper)
This morning, I woke up to birds singing the praises of God and I was immediately reminded that all creation calls us to rejoice in Christ, and creation never stops singing his praise -- and we are his crowning work of creation, much more should we offer up praises of thanksgiving to our Father!
I am so thankful for the gift of JOY that the Father has given me today! I have struggled with depression on and off for years, and very much the last 4 months or so...I just want to thank and praise God for hearing my prayers, and restoring my joy!
In God's presence there is fullness of joy (ps 16) and we as believers are always in his presence, so there is always fullness of joy in Christ, no matter our struggles or circumstances! Praise the Lord!
Thankful for this day, that He has made...Let's rejoice and be glad in it! Thankful for the gift of joy and the Giver of joy!
Side Note: If you are in Raleigh, take time to enjoy this gorgeous spring day in January! God has smacked Raleigh in the face with an awful lot of kindness today in this beautiful weather! We always have so much to be thankful for, and this day is just icing on the cake :)
Rejoicing with you,
emily
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