Scripture: Psalms 16:11
Thou will shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy, at thy right hand there are pleasures forever more.
Joy remains an experience from an encounter with the Holy Ghost, but the continuous expression and manifestations of this Godly character is a choice you have to make, especially in our today’s world. We live in a world where everything can bring out the worst moments of your life, therefore leading to sadness and most times even depression. Our today’s society puts untold pressure on us, pressure to measure up, pressure to attain, pressure to sometimes be what we are not.
In view of trying to measure up, you can end up being pressured and most times you find yourself feeling left out, and often end up been depressed. We are depressed because most times, we try to impress.
Another aspect of our today’s world is the countless disappointments, betrayal and abuses we had to experience every now and then. We put our hope in people who in turn dash our hopes to pieces. We give love and often we end up been betrayed by the same people we love. Many hearts are shattered due to battering, betrayers, and today some of these once cheerful people have becomes sadist. Their guard constantly up. But I bring you good news today: Joy is the solution to that feeling. You don’t choose joy to eliminate sadness, you choose joy to bring back the you that was lost to sadness.
The scripture said: “You have shown me the paths of life, now I have a choice to make, I choose joy.” – Irrespective of the betrayals, pain, sorrow, dissatisfaction and disappointments, I still choose joy because joy is an access to his presence. Joy is behaving the me I see in my vision, living the thought of the future I see.
Joy is me disappointing the desires of my enemies, It is me aligning myself with the prophecy of my future. The scripture says: “Rejoice, again I say rejoice…”
I will throw more light on this tomorrow. As you embark on your day today, carry the consciousness of joy. Let your heart be overwhelmed with joy. Choose joy, even if its seems everything around represents sadness. Choose joy and you will see a new you emerge.
Today, Grace will pave way for you, and give you rest.
Declaration
In the name of Jesus, I choose joy in place of sadness. I choose joy, in place of pain. I choose joy. I refuse to fulfill the desires of my enemies. I choose joy today and always, my day is blessed.
