Joy Day 33
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to
be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Romans
8:18
There are so many areas of life in which we may choose to
place our joy: personal accomplishments, family, relationships, finances, the
life of or the hope of a child, etc. We may experience our greatest highs and
joys from successes in these areas. Unfortunately, we may also discover our
deepest disappointments and lows from setbacks and failures in these very same
areas of life. Occasionally, we face challenges so severe that all we once
considered to be of the utmost importance begins to seem small. We feel that
all we worked for has been lost forever.
During our struggles, let us never forget that we can experience
true joy again. When we encounter dark clouds in our lives, let us not forget
our eternal sun - the Son of God. Though our pain is real and will never be
erased, our eternal Son is greater than our temporary sufferings. While we
cherish and cling to our memories of who or what was lost, let us remember the
eternal joy we will one day claim. When we express our humanity by way of our
tears, let us not forget the glory that will be revealed to us through our
faithfulness.
Let us show the world that in spite of our storms, we know there
is still abundant joy through Christ. Let us reveal to the world that our joy
is simply a fruit of the Holy Spirit living in us. Let us remember that the
difficulty of our circumstances pales in comparison to the eternal joy awaiting
us.
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