Psalm 27:8, where God's word says, My heart says of you, “Seek His face!”
Your face, Lord, I will seek.
How do we choose joy? We do it by seeking God's face. We choose joy by seeking a relationship with Him, because when we walk closely with Him, He will place His own desires upon our hearts that will bring us joy. You see joy is provided by the Holy Spirit. Joy is found in answered prayer. Joy is also produced by hope in the anticipation that God is going to do something good and will continue to do good according to His promises. Joy also fills our hearts when we remember all of the good things that God has already done for us, and most of all, joy is found in God's presence as we think of His great kindness and celebrate how wonderful He is! Joy is something that God can restore, making our hearts smile, even when things seem to be falling apart, and joy comes when we trust in the Lord, knowing that He loves us more than we could ever even imagine! So, with that being said family and friends, I encourage you to choose joy today! Choose joy over worry, choose joy when you feel frustrated, and choose joy when you're feeling sad. Choose joy by seeking God's face every single day and let His Holy Spirit create in your heart the kind of joy that only He can give.