From a woman to women

                                                                                 THE JOY OF LIFE!
 
                                             By Dianne B Blakley.   Member northside church Conway AR
 
Joy can often be an elusive thing in this broken and fallen world for us in this life. When, at every turn, we’re greeted with death, destruction, greed and despair.  Yes, we will suffer, pain, loss, rejection, adversity and much more in this life. But we have Jesus who is our source of joy and restoration living within us. 
Rejoicing in hope, patience in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer. 
Rom 12.12
 
Joy is a crucial aspect of our lives as believers and is a deep-seated sense of peace and contentment that transcends any situation. This joy is rooted in the hope we have in Jesus and the assurance that He is eternal and in control of all things. To experience this joy, we must trust in God and rely on His power which will fill us with His hope and peace.    For Jesus said, “these things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” John 15:11
     
Instead of trying to fix things ourselves, faith requires us to surrender control of life and trust that He has a plan for us that is even better than we can imagine. 
      
The Holy Spirit is also a source of strength and encouragement in our lives. When we allow Him to work in and through us, He gives us the power to overcome trials, difficulties and experience true joy and peace that only God  can give us.   
 
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice!  Philippians 4:4