Joy

Joy is the fruit of My presence and the strength of My ways. There is no fear in love, and there is no sorrow in joy, for My joy empowers and sustains.

It breaks the power of depression and lifts the weight of worry. It is My love gift to you as you walk this journey. Let its song remove the dark clouds of doubt that seek to obscure your way. 

I walked the path to the cross, sustained by the joy my Father gave. I could see the prize on the other side of agony. I knew the giving of My life would release my heart’s desire for you. Such joy enabled Me to say yes, when My flesh longed to say no. Such joy will also empower you My child to walk forward when it would be easier to draw back. It will give you the strength to keep pushing, when the obstacles fail to move, and to keep believing when My answers appear to tarry. Hold onto your joy. Do not let the demands of life and the lies of the evil one, rob you of this strength. 

Joy smooths the rough patches, elevates the valleys, and blows the storm clouds away. It is My joy that I give you. It is stronger than happiness and more enduring than laughter. It is the oil of My presence and the essence of My heart. It cannot be overcome by evil or robbed by lies. So let go of the weights that cling to you and push aside the doubts that cause you to worry. Embrace the joy of My presence and delight in the passion that flows from My heart.