#GodsGlory Marsha Devotional

 

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Marsha Harwood shares a besutiful devotion today with a beautiful reminder we Can have Joy . . .  


Joy in the midst of pain, conflict, and sorrow seems to be an oxymoron. And yet the truth about the source of joy can be found in Psalm 16:11, “You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.” Psalm 16:11.


Joy comes from the realized presence of God. It doesn’t negate other emotions, it transcends them. The presence of God is JOY. That place where His presence (joy) and our pain, conflict, sorrow intersect…that is peace, knowing He’s with us, He’s got it all under control. Even in the darkest of times, joy can be found because He's always present. There may be a total eclipse of light causing us to be in the dark and not see life clearly but, we will never experience a total eclipse of God's presence. 


I’m praying a Blessing for Joy over each of us this Sunday morning: 


He is the God of peace. He is the God of joy. May Emmanuel, who came to be with us, be with you in every step of your journey. May you know He is present with you throughout each day. And may you reflect His joy in all you do. Go forth in joy. May this be your heart’s cry, “Lord, let me live so people will praise you.” Psalm 143:11

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