Nehemiah spoke this to weeping people — their joy was not denial of sorrow but defiance of despair. Joy in the Lord is not a mood that follows good news; it is strength that produces endurance in bad news. It flows from who God is, not from how your day goes. Choose joy as an act of war against discouragement today. Feast, celebrate, and be strong.
The Joy of the Lord
The joy of the Lord is your strength.
Father, let Your joy be my strength today. Lift my eyes above my circumstances to Your goodness. Amen.