Choosing Joy

If I were to ask you what words best describe your usual outlook, feelings, and state of mind would joy be at the top of your list? Would it even be in your top five? Or would it be pushed aside for words such as anxiety, worry, overwhelmed, anger, confusion…? Joy is a Biblical emotion that we are meant to experience on a regular basis. It is rooted in our relationship with the Lord and is an overflow of the Holy Spirit at work in us. Joy isn’t dependent upon our circumstances, but comes from knowing, trusting, and experiencing God’s Presence in our lives amid all situations. Let’s move joy to its rightful place at the top of our list. This message is based on my devotional, "Lilies and Lemonade: Joy-Filled Devotions." It can be found on Amazon.com.