Joy is a small word carrying the big gift of our soul’s delight. Some days it rests between the last time we were happy and the gratitude of today. However, during a letdown or a loss, it may feel like joy settles beneath a shadow of what went wrong or what went away.
But joy is like sunshine in the soul. It rises where it is welcome. And yet, in some seasons of life, we may need someone to walk alongside us as we seek to reclaim our joy (or discover it for the first time).
- We might yearn for a comeback story, the kind that allows failure to be forgotten.
- Other times, we long for a success story where hard work pays off or a wise choice instantly elevates our status.
- We may be waiting for a love story or the story of something miraculous, as healing comes to our mind, body or soul.
These are great stories. But in the midst of the redemption Christ offers, He also set His joy before us. Joy awaited Him as He completed His mission of saving our souls and returned to heaven as Savior and Lord. My joy story became possible when I learned to draw strength from His.
In the midst of all the other stories weaving into my life, I choose to live my joy story today.
Sometimes it forms as a wonderful event takes me by surprise. Other parts of my story form as I encounter something difficult and learn to delight in knowing God on a deeper level. I invite you to join me as we journey together on this blog.
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Abundant blessings to you,
Joy
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I'd love to hear from you! Are you ready to live your joy story?
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Laurie Johnson
I learned a long time ago that joy does not friend on my circumstances. It depends on my focus on Jesus! I’ve been through several life circumstances that have challenged my joy and focus. But through each circumstance over learned that when i focus on Jesus, my joy is complete and those challenges become small.
Joy
Hi Laurie! I love your approach to finding joy, particularly when joy is hard to find. It helps to refocus on Jesus. Focusing on Him is certainly the pivot that makes our joy complete! I would love to get your thoughts on the 7-day study on YouVersion, should you decide to do it. Also, feel free to stop by Joy to the Soul and share your thoughts anytime!
Donna A. Johnson
Good morning Joy! I just wanted to simply say, as I read through your site, I can’t help but feel so much pride in you and for the amazing spiritually anointed woman you are and for the contributions you are making to our world! You should consider bringing your spiritual knowledge, uplifting words and wisdom to Gary, IN. Our community could use a spiritual uplifting and therefore, you should consider maybe speaking at First Baptist.
Joy
Hi Donna! Thank you for spending time on my site and sharing these kind words. I’d love to come to First Baptist and share some encouragement. You or the correct contact, can reach out to me here: https://joyawilliams.com/contact/ There is a link to my speaking request form near the bottom of the page!💕
Blessings to you!