Psalm 16:9-11

“Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

In these verses David’s heart was happy – he had found the secret of joy, a relationship with God. When we base our joy and happiness on external situations we only find happiness when things are going well. Our lives become emotional roller coasters. Having a relationship with God allows us to feel real joy regardless of our troubles. When we realize this, we can celebrate and be joyful in the presences of the Lord. After we recognize the future that God has for us, we can honestly have a deeper and stronger joy than without Him. What’s your joy today?Dear God, thank you that we can realized the future you have for us. I know I struggle sometimes to look at you instead of my circumstances and I hop on the roller coaster again. Help me to keep my eyes on you. Help me to understand that even in the midst of situations I can look to you for strength and joy. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen