Christ intends that we should share His joy. Yet sometimes, amid the inevitable hustle and bustle of life-here-on-earth, we can forfeit – albeit temporarily – the joy of Christ as we wrestle with the challenges of daily living.

Corrie ten Boom correctly observed, “Jesus did not promise to change the circumstances around us. He promised great peace and pure joy to those who would learn to believe that God actually controls all things.” So here’s a prescription for better spiritual health: Learn to trust God, and open the door of your soul to Christ. When you do, He will most certainly give you the peace and pure joy He has promised.

“Joy is not the same as happiness – although they may overlap. Happiness depends on circumstances; joy depends on God.” – Billy Graham

(From “A Daily Walk through Psalms”)