Today : Joy And Quiet
TODAY’S VERSE
“My heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. – You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.” Psalms 16:9, 11 (NLT)
TODAY’S THOUGHT
We were made for rhythms of joy and quiet. David is a perfect example. His heart was full of joy and peaceful rest. But what was his secret? Was it his circumstances? Was it his wealth? Was it the adoration of thousands of followers? No, David’s joy and peace came from his enjoying God’s presence. It was in God’s presence that he felt a love and grace that overwhelmed him with joy and reverent rest. It was this pleasure of living in God’s presence that allowed for David’s rhythm of joy and rest. You can experience the same. Today, spend time in God’s presence. Meditate on His love for you. Let His presence bring you the same joy and quiet that it gave David.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, I come to You now. I want to experience the joy and peace of Your presence.
AMEN
TODAY’S AFFIRMATION & MEDITATION
I live in the joy and peace of God’s presence
We were made for peace and joy. We were also made for relationships. God invites you to have a deep and loving relationship with Him. As we accept Christ as our Savior, we are born again into His forever family. See yourself before God completely forgive, born again as a new person. Now as His child picture yourself with God. His love and total acceptance of you brings you great joy and peace. Sense this joy and peace as you visualize yourself before Him enjoying His presence. You are His Child and He loves you in a way that only a Heavenly Father can. Breathe in the peace and joy and truly affirm, “I live in the joy and peace of God’s presence.”