THE JOY OF THE LORD ~

I find that days seem to go by so fast.  It seems that yesterday was Christmas and all the lights came down.  As January arrived, for a new day, a new month and new year.  The year 2020 is here and now it's the end of January.  Soon to be February and I often wonder where the time goes.  There are days we look forward to in life and days we dread.  Each day can be a day of joy and know that the joy of the Lord is our strength.  

Psalm 30 English Standard Version (ESV)
Joy Comes with the MorningA Psalm of David. A song at the dedication of the temple.
I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up
    and have not let my foes rejoice over me.
2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,
    and you have healed me.
3 O Lord, you have brought up my soul from Sheol;
    you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.
4 Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints,
    and give thanks to his holy name.
5 For his anger is but for a moment,
    and his favor is for a lifetime.
Weeping may tarry for the night,
    but joy comes with the morning.
6 As for me, I said in my prosperity,
    “I shall never be moved.”
7 By your favor, O Lord,
    you made my mountain stand strong;
you hid your face;
    I was dismayed.
8 To you, O Lord, I cry,
    and to the Lord I plead for mercy:
9 “What profit is there in my death,
    if I go down to the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
    Will it tell of your faithfulness?
10 Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me!
    O Lord, be my helper!”
11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;
    you have loosed my sackcloth
    and clothed me with gladness,
12 that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.
    O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!

THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH ~
Be encouraged today and keep trusting the Lord.  Each of us face new things in a new day.  The Lord does turn our mourning and helps us all situations of life.  My prayers continue for you, your family and friends. Purpose this a good day!
​~ Sparkie