The
Candle of Joy – Day 6 - Friday
Shout for joy to God, all the earth! (Psalm
66:1 NIV)
Today’s
Prayer: Lord God, the other day I was watching a
basketball game and when my team made an important goal I was so excited I
leaped up and gave a victory shout. Today when I read this verse, a thought
occurred to me: how often do I get so
excited about You that I shout out loud? When I think of the enormity that
the Savior of the world is unseen but very much alive in my life, I should shout for joy. But I’m hesitant because I care too much what others think of
me. If I stood up in church and gave a big “WOO HOO! Jesus is ALIVE!” they’d
think I was nuts. This verse also makes me think of your second coming, the
second Advent that I anticipate. When I see You face-to-face, I know I won’t be
able to hold back a joyful shout. Do
I have to wait, Lord? Help me to experience some of that spontaneous,
unquenchable joy during this
Christmas season. And help me not to care what others think of me for
celebrating the joy You give to me.
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