Observation: There is a difference in the joy - the happiness - that we have in life. There are those who are joyful for the good things in their lives, such as a good harvest, successful business venture, or other riches they achieve. Then there is a greater joy that comes from simply knowing the Lord, for it is in this joy that not only do we receive blessings, but we understand the true nature of those blessings. We understand their source, their purpose, and the love behind them.
Application: I have found this all to be true ... my happiness in life is greater when I understand the role God played in it, rather than just being happy that it happens. And it isn't that blessings I get from God make me feel more joyful than the successes I get on my own. Rather, it is that all blessings and joys are from the Lord, and I experience them more deeply and fully when I recognize the hand of God in my life.
Prayer: Lord, I thank you for your blessings, and for your joy. May I find your peace, love, and gladness in my heart today, even as I go through my daily tasks and work, for I know all these things are from you. Thank you, Abba. Amen.
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