Yesterday, Tony and I were driving down the road and trying to process the events of the day. Honestly, no words to adequately express our feelings. The only place we can go is to the Bible. To the verses that are either true all the time or they’re not true at all. We choose joy that will only come from the touch of God’s hand. We don’t feel joy in this moment - but we know that there will be joy as we lean into the comfort that God can give.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…” Hebrews 12:1 NIV
“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.” 1 Peter 1:6 NLT
“The LORD your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.” Zephaniah 3:17 NASB
“When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” Psalm 94:18-19 NIV
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 NIV
“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” James 1:2-4 NLT
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