A Life of Joy

There are many who say, "O that we might see some good! Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!"
You have put gladness in my heart more than when the grain and wine abound.
Psalm 4:  6-7

Joy outside of circumstances--this is to live with joy that comes from the wellspring of the Holy Spirit. It is easy for me to claim this, speak this, write this.  My circumstances are joyful, for the most part.  And while life is never easy, I have plenty and enough.  To know this kind of joy when the "grain and wine" do not abound, this is to know God with depth and authenticity.

Thanks be to God that the Spirit teaches us this way of joy, we do not have to learn it ourselves.