True Joy

Whenever we put our hope or trust in someone or something, we are determined to fall. A great career, relationship or financial situation can all change in an instant... And then what? What do you have that lasts? What is the true source of your joy? If it came from that thing, you are in trouble. But if it comes from a source that never runs dry or empties, you are very rich.


Yesterday I went to one of my favorite places - Barnes and Noble - and was in heaven! Well almost, haha. I scanned the shelves of so many amazing books and even chose a few to bring home with me. One of those books is a new one, entitled, "Choosing Joy" by Angela Thomas. This 52 - week devotional is on discovering true happiness. I thought I would share an excerpt with you from my reading today:


"As we begin this year of looking for joy, we must begin with this foundational truth:deep and abiding joy will come to us only through a relationship with Jesus. Jesus is the reason for joy. He is the source and fullness of joy. We are introduced to real joy when we ask Jesus to be our Savior.
Maybe you've spend half a lifetime looking for joy in hundreds of different places. I have certainly had my fair share of dead-end joy pursuits. But joy cannot be bought or manipulated or earned. Joy does not come to us through possessions or accomplishment. Somebody beside Jesus cannot give us lasting joy. The kind of joy I desire, the kind of joy our soul longs for, was born as a baby named Jesus."


If we look for joy in anything or anyone but Jesus, we will ultimately be let down. I don't say that to be negative. It's the truth. Humans are imperfect. The only perfect man to ever walk this earth was Jesus. And He is the one who should be trusted with our hearts and lives and as our true source of joy.


I love you all! Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog. God bless you.