O THE JOY

“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”

Psalms 16:11 KJV

I have had the privilege of serving Jesus since January 24, 2005 and there are no words to describe the joy that I have known by being in His presence.  I have a wonderful family and a lot of good friends who I love but nothing compares to the happiness, the excitement and the joy I feel when I am in His presence.

Pastor Ira Forest Stanphill wrote a beautiful inspiring hymn.  “Happiness Is The Lord”.  I love these words.  “Real joy is mine, no matter if teardrops start; I've found the secret- it's Jesus in my heart!”  If you want to have real joy, a joy that is overflowing, stay in the presence of Jesus.

If there has never been a time in your life when you humbled yourself and admitted you are a sinner, repented of your sins, asked God to forgive you and invited Jesus into your heart to be your personal Saviour, I urge you, I plead with you to say yes to Jesus today before it is too late.  One day it will be too late.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege of serving Your beloved Son.  Thank You for loving me and for adopting me into Your family.  Jesus, thank You for the joy You give me and for never leaving me.  I love You, Heavenly Father.  I love You, Jesus.  I love You, Holy Spirit.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

May 16, 2017