Is there someone and someplace that just makes you happy even thinking about. For example, walking on the beach with your spouse, playing games around the table with your children, playing with your grandchildren, spending time with your friends,, or even playing with your dog or cat. Just being around them brings you a feeling of joy.
In a similar way, Psalm 16:11 says about God, “… in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” When we can truly experience God’s presence in our lives, we can feel the peace and joy that He promises. In order to get closer to God’s presence, we do like James writes in 4:8 “Draw closer to God and he will draw closer to you.”
Dear Lord help us do those things that draw us closer to you, reading your word and putting it into practice, that we may experience the fullness of joy you promise. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.
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Since I am an artist, this has long been my favorite verse! I even have it framed in my studio! Also, JOY is my word of 2019 so you might say that todays devotional was a double-delight!
Once again, I thank you for bringing some happy into a rainy spring morning!
So true! In His presence is fullness of joy. No greater joy or love have I ever known than being in the presence of the Lord. Amen! No words can describe it because our words aren’t good enough or worthy enough. It is heaven on earth. So why wait till heaven. Praise the name that is above every name. The mighty and matchless name of “Jesus” and enter His presence with thanksgiving and fullness of joy.
Let everything that has breath praise Him.
Bless You Oh Lord! Bless Your Holy name! Amen!