Sadly, I have not been singing notes of Joy lately!
But God, had me start afresh in the Deep Creek parking lot with a message, seemingly just for me.....on a a license plate, no less.
It didn't have a melody, just a note!
Think JOYNOTE!
Joy found in God's word.... (chara in Greek, simchah in Hebrew)
- Boosts the psyche.
- Helps relaxation.
- Creates unity with other believers.
- Increases tolerance to pain/struggles allowed by God.
- Did I hear a giggles aka "note" of laughter ⁉︎
God often fills us with joy through His presence----through His people.
His people rose to the occasion on my behalf. (texts, a memory from 2009, a devotional book in the mail, a neighbor's smile, a special cane to "lift" both my body and my Spirit, Pastor Buddy's reminder...."Keep praying it will keep you staying".....(implying importance of staying right where God has placed you) and shared prayers from prayer warriors, without a specific request from me.
A cheerful heart is good medicine. (Proverbs 17:22a) Dispensed from the hearts of others NOT from RX though both Karen and Cassie dispense joy through kindness at the corner of 50-US 19.
Joy is more than a moment! Joy is a sustaining anchor seen on a license plate across from my handicap parking place! And.....not for the first time!
.....shout to God with cries of joy. (Psalm 47:1b)
Keep your eyes open for any JOYNOTE God might send you!
