Morning Devotional:
Have you ever been called a happy camper? When it comes to actual camping, I have to say no way. My idea of roughing it is staying at a hotel without a pool. But take the other meaning of the phrase “happy camper” and then I can say yes, I have been accused of being one – I have been called a pretty joy-filled person.
I have a confession to make, though. Joy has been hard to find through many seasons in my life.
It would be nice if the Lord would keep life happy and good but that’s not the way life rolls. The Lord does offer us some promises in those seasons, though. Psalm 16:11 says that in His presence is fullness of joy. Galatians 5 tells us that joy is a fruit of the Spirit. Nehemiah 8:10 contains a promise that to me, is a lifeline. “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” If you’re in need of some joy, get in His presence and get ready to be filled with His strength. There is joy in the Lord!
– Beth
Burning Question:
What great thing has someone done to show you they love you?
Bible Quiz:
Question: What prophet saw a little cloud like a man’s hand?