Guest guest Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Today's Daily Word - Friday, August 15, 2008 Joy I experience the joy of Spirit that overcomes any circumstance. There is a tremendous difference between feeling contented and knowing pure joy. I am content when everything is going reasonably well. My exuberant joy, however, surpasses any feeling of contentment. Joy is within me no matter what circumstance life may bring my way. Knowing that conditions can change in an instant, I find joy in knowing that life is eternal. I derive joy from daily times in the silence, during which I more fully realize my oneness with God. I discover joy in the beauty God has created around me: the rain's gentle patter, the sun's warmth and light, a flower's aroma, a child's unbridled laughter. God's spirit is within me, within all people, and within every situation. This understanding fills me with joy no matter where I am or what I may be experiencing in the moment. "Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth."--Psalm 100:1 Inspired by this message? Want to talk to friends about it? Share your thoughts here. Search past Daily Word messages by date, topic or keyword. Visit the archive. Send a friend a spiritual lift. E-mail this message to a friend. Get the perfect companion to dailyword.com, the print edition of Daily Word. Subscribe to Daily Word magazine. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you'll find prayerful support with Silent Unity. Visit Silent Unity online today or call 1-800-NOW-PRAY (669-7729). Copyright © 2008 Daily Word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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