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My Joy Is Full: Finding True Joy in the Presence of God
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Psalm 16:11 (KJV)
Happiness often depends on what happens around us. Joy is different. Joy comes from Who is with us. That is why a Christian can have joy even in a hard season.
Joy lives in His presence
The psalmist said that in God’s presence there is “fulness of joy.” Not a little joy, not a short joy, but full joy. When we spend time with Him, He fills the empty places that nothing else can fill.
The joy of the Lord is your strength
Nehemiah told the people, “The joy of the LORD is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). Joy is not only a nice feeling. It gives us power to keep going, to forgive, and to hope again.
Ways to grow in joy
- Give thanks. Write down three blessings every day.
- Remember what He has done. Your past answers to prayer are reasons to rejoice now.
- Sing. Worship opens the door to His presence.
- Share joy. Encourage someone else today.
Your circumstances may not be perfect, but your joy can still be full, because He is with you.
Grace Revitalization is an online web church and Christian ministry led by Michelle Lee, based in Leawood, Kansas, in the Kansas City area. We share messages of faith, healing, and identity in Christ through preaching, worship music, poetry, and books.