The
Candle of Joy – Day 3 - Tuesday
…in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed
the message with the joy given by
the Holy Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 1:6b, NIV)
Today’s Thought: Joy is not the absence
of suffering. I can experience the joy
that comes from God no matter what I’m going through.
Today’s Prayer: Generous God, I don’t
understand how someone can feel joy
in the midst of severe suffering. The first part of this verse doesn’t make
sense to my human mind. Then I read the last words – given by the Holy Spirit. Joy
isn’t something I can attain on my own. It isn’t a result of happy times, or a
stress-free life. Joy is a gift
given by Your Spirit regardless of my circumstances. I want more of that divine
gift! Today help me to look deeper than my surroundings. As I face whatever
today will bring, teach me to draw strength from the unfathomable, abiding joy that comes only from You. Amen.
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