joy: the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires; the expression or exhibition of such emotion; a source or cause of delight: delight, gaiety, bliss (Merriam-Webster.com)
My definition of joy was when my daughter was born. I could not believe the emotions I felt when I heard the cry and she was wrapped and put in my arms. I do not remember a day before that gave me so much joy. She still till this day brightens my day, brings a smile to my face and just makes me so happy.
When I accepted Jesus, I cried and cried and cried. Bawled like a baby, used up all the tissues at the altar, took hours of cold water to get the swelling down in my eyes......... I am serious, no exaggeration. Yet later.........there was so much joy. Joy that He loves me just the way I am, even after everything I have done, everything I thought, everything I said.... He still wanted me. Joy.
I remember my Mom coming to Jesus; the woman who didn't believe........ How I could not hold back the tears, let alone speak, expressions of relief..........then Joy. My Mom later on was completely healed of lung cancer. Joy. The doctors didn't know what to do. Joy. She's with Jesus now & I miss her more than you could ever know...she is full of joy & I am full of joy knowing I will see her again.
Jesus gives me joy. He gives me joy even when I did not and still do not deserve it. Inexpressible joy, knowing I do not belong to my past or that life anymore. That He has forgiven me. Joy.
You turned my wailing into dancing; You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. ~Psalm 30:11
That is what He did for me. My sinful past, the times I was betrayed, forgotten, abandoned, alone, violated, hurt, etc. He took that mourning and turned it in to joy. Joy I will never be able to express entirely.
What brings you joy?
Me
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