Meditation on Joy

We would like to lift up all those suffering from COVID-19, whether they have been diagnosed with the virus, are working on the front lines in the medical industry, suffering from the economic downturn, or feeling lost amidst the chaos. God is near and has promised to never abandon His children. Let us lean into the JOY that can be found as followers of Christ, knowing that He is our constant. We are praying for YOU! Find the full meditation below. Prayer source from Pure Faith (no affiliation). Please feel free to reach out to us, Matt and Sara, with any prayer requests or feedback. We'd love to hear from you! [email protected] To support this podcast: http://bit.ly/theprayerpodcast-donate Meditation on Joy "If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full." -John 15:10-11 Prayer: Lord Jesus, You have created for me a life full of triumph and tribulation. Help me to learn from each and every experience, for all things happen for a reason, and all things happen according to Your almighty plan. In all humbleness, please bless me with a state of happiness; accepting with a smile all that you send into my life. For I know that my happiness pleases you, O Lord, and brings me closer to the joys of heaven. I ask this in the name of Jesus, whose love reigns forever. Amen. Meditation: Act in such a way that all those who come in contact with you will go away joyful...Go through life like a little child, always trusting, always full of simplicity and humility, content with everything, happy in every circumstance. There, where others fear, you will pass calmly along, thanks to this simplicity and humility. -St. Faustina Kowalska