Looking for the Joy

Ya'll know I look forward to the Just for the Joy of It posts at Good, True and Beautiful on Thursdays. I really do.

And yet, it's been one tough week; and an even tougher day! It's almost seven and I am just now even getting to it. I thought to myself…what has brought me joy this week? And you know what…I'm still wondering! Isn't that sad?

Then I thought to myself, "Oh, I should have saved the *Special Memories* post for this" because that certainly brought joy to me this week!

And my son's music always brings me joy. But I already posted about that!

So, what can I say brings me joy today?

Well, I'm in a rather foul mood. The thought that runs through my head today is not ever having to deal with another state worker again, especially ones that just continue to dig and dig that knife deeper…that would certainly bring me joy!

And then, a light bulb went off! (It was probably the Holy Spirit speaking to me!) I am letting someone else still my joy! And that's just not cool! So, I went in search of some friendly reminders and found these:

John
16:33

"I
have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you
will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

John
15:11

"I
have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be
complete."

Isaiah
51:11

So
the ransomed of the LORD shall return,
      And come to Zion with singing,
      With everlasting joy on their heads.

 They
shall obtain joy and gladness;

1
Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice
always; pray without ceasing;

in
everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus