Have you had your Joy Juice today? You can drink in the JOY of the Lord no
matter what the circumstances!
My first experience with death was as a young girl when I lost
my grandparents. I loved them and was
brokenhearted when they died, but I had wonderful parents who were there to hold
me, answer my questions and help me to remember the good times. At that tender
age, I thought I’d always have my parents to shelter me from hurts and soothe
my aching heart.
But then
came the day, as an adult, when I had to say goodbye to my own precious
daddy. Oh, what a painful time! But, through
the tears, my family and I experienced peace--that peace that truly does pass
all understanding--and JOY. Yes, JOY in
knowing that Daddy was truly “home” with His Savior. JOY in knowing that he was no longer sick;
JOY in knowing that we will see him again one day. That’s the kind of JOY you experience when
you have a personal relationship with the Lord.
Since that
time, I’ve lost other loved ones. Just
recently, one of my dearest friends, Janice Carlisle; but I know I will see her
again, because of her personal relationship with God. Do you know Jesus as your Savior and Friend? If not, please ask Him into your heart… right
now! Don’t put it off! Be sure that you will spend eternity with
Christ. That is how to experience
joy…now and forevermore!
Joy…even
through the tears. Yes, it IS
possible. Psalm 30:5 encourages us by
saying: “weeping may remain for a night, but
rejoicing comes in the morning.”
I empathize with those of you who are
grieving. Let’s remind each other that
we can always bask in the love and joy of Jesus!
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