Joy does a lot of things.
Maybe that's an obvious statement, but it's simply true. It's a statement I need to remind myself of often. Maybe we all need these reminders.
There is music. Oh sweet music. Given by God Himself ~ created in us to be a balm, to express worship, to give praise. To tell stories. To comfort. To heal. Joy encourages.
There are words. Novels. Non-fiction writings. Real-life stories. Songs. God's Word. Joy inspires.
There are friends. Coffee shop visits. Fellowship. Hugs. Discussion. Support. Giggles. Joy gives.
There is family. Wiggling babies. Active tots. Fun teenagers. Loving spouses. Supportive grandparents. Friends. Joy encircles.
There is creation. Flowers ~ bouquets of colour, fragrance, sweetness. Sunsets ~ splashes of different hues to end our day. Human life ~ tendons, muscles, blood vessels, cells. Magnificent artistry. Joy astounds.
There are feelings. Those rising up, full-to-the-brim, bubbling-over tingles that give shivers. Joy stirs.
There is weeping. Sadness, loss, hurt. Joy comes.
"Weeping may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning." (Ps. 30:5, NLT)
There is dancing. Rejoicing in hope. Moving in Him. He replenishes. He revives. He renews. Joy clothes.
"You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy." (Ps. 30:11, NLT)
When you're kicked while you're down, joy lifts.
When you wake with a song in your heart, joy fills.
When you're weak or afraid, joy carries.
I love how joy is a hand-holder.
Joy
~ encourages.
~ inspires.
~ gives.
~ encircles.
~ astounds.
~ stirs.
~ comes.
~ clothes.
~ lifts.
~ fills.
~ carries.
~ holds my hand.
Lesson in the journey ... Joy is active.
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