Isaiah 35:10- “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
Yesterday afternoon I was blessed and honored to participate in the memorial service celebrating the life of a good friend, Grace E. Holmes. As the service proceeded and person after person spoke about her life and her love, it was so evident that the short time of my interacting with her was truly a time to cherish. Many who spoke were life-long family members and friends and those of us who have known her for just a few short years still felt the same way. No matter the length of time, Grace made you feel special and important.
Though our hearts are saddened by her untimely transition; we count it all joy to have known such a special woman and her legacy of ‘grace’ shall always be with us.
Our scripture today reminds us that our joy is steeped in our relationship with God. Through the building and nurturing of our faith we are able to withstand the bitter and harsh outcomes that accompany tragic trials and setbacks. When we become victims of circumstance or even of our own or other’s doing, we must remain consistent in our handling of our emotions and the situation.
Our joy is rooted deeply in the Lord, like a ship with a heavy anchor that is secured on the sea floor. No matter how the storm above is raging, the ship may be tossed to and fro, but it is held in place by the anchor which secures it. Jesus is our rock and no matter what comes our way we can rest assured that our anchor will grip the solid rock and in that we can maintain our joy.
Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a victoriously GREAT day! Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn
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