“Nehemiah said, Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
β Nehemiah 8:10
Joy is not based on circumstances β it is rooted in the presence of God. The joy of the Lord is your strength when life gets hard. It is the deep, unshakeable confidence that God is in control regardless of what you see. Worldly happiness comes and goes, but the joy of the Lord is constant. Choose joy today. Not because everything is perfect, but because the One who holds your life is perfect. Let His joy be your strength.