06/02/2026
Good morning family. Prayed everyone made it through the literal “storms” yesterday along with the storms in our lives. Which got me thinking this morning…so hold on.
With everything the world is throwing at us, we need to truly need to rely on the particular fruit of the Holy Spirit….JOY
Our joy is not based on wealth…
On success…
On comfort…
Or on perfect circumstances.
Our joy comes from knowing God personally and trusting His promises.
As a joyful Christian, we then become the light in a dark and discouraged world.
Joy influences the way we speak…
How we respond to difficulties…
And how we interact with others.
Joy protects our heart from bitterness…
From hopelessness…
From envy…
And from negativity.
Our joy grows stronger through prayer…
Through worship…
Through gratitude…
Through Scripture…
And through fellowship with God.
When we focus continually on God’s faithfulness…
Our joy will begin to overflow naturally.
We are called to rejoice not because life is easy…
BUT BECAUSE GOD IS ALWAYS GOOD AND REMAINS IN CONTROL!