Joy

Joy.  That emotion of great delight that naturally springs from my children.  Thier carefree outlook on life as they sing and dance and play.

I LOVE watching them.  Oh to be ignorant and young!

May we, even in the midst of the knowledge of hurt and sorrow in the world, be a ray of light...of joy that radiates as these precious faces do. 

When I think of happiness of think of circumstances...a winning goal made, a birthday celebration...but joy...can't we be joyful in the midst of difficulty?  May our joy be enough to praise our God even in the midst of sorrow, pain, and failure knowing that HIS love is enough to sustain us and carry us and then produce that beautiful product of joy in our lives.

joyfully yours,

Kristin