Roller coasters are designed to take you on a wild ride. One minute you're elated at how high the coaster has climbed. The next your stomach feels as though it's dropping through the floorbaords as you hurtle toward the ground. You can enjoy the experience because you're safe...as long as you remain in your seat.
Remaining in God is what allows you to fully enjoy the roller coaster ride of life. When you try to make life work on your own, it's easy to get hooked on the highs and fall to pieces during the lows. Your happiness ends up being dependent on your present circumstances.
Joy doesn't ride an emotional roller coaster. It helps you delight in God and life, regardless of your circumstances. Choose joy today by remaining in God's seat of safety. God's constant love for us will never let us down, no matter how things appear.
Joy isn't found through favorable circumstances, joy is found by choosing to remain close to God and his love through obedience. When we have joy, we see goodness even in unexpected places, including in persecution and suffering.
"You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever!" Psalm 30:11-12
In His love,
Dalinda
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