Good morning! How are we faithing? My mind is racing and lots of stuff happening this week. From world affairs to our country to personal stuff. Ever feel like you just want to go sit in the quiet, warm sun on your back, a pole and some worms or maybe soft music and a hammock? Gee whiz man, I need a break...We are not suppose to worry about the day and yet I worry about my bride, my kids, the lost, on and on. We are suppose to forgive and yet I get angry, control the urge to slap and battle not to be judgmental. So many times I fall down in my walk on this ol orb but thank the Lord he has promised rest and a peace that passes all understanding. I have to admit that in the midst of all this I am truly joyous inside. Where does that come from? Like the thankfulness statement, Jesus. Jesus has provided joy even when things are hard. He has settled a peace over my heart even when physical things confront me. I may not like these events or even handle them right but I rest knowing my God loves and has provided sanctuary and eternity with him. How about you?

Rom 5:1-5
Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
NAS

Eph 4:29-32
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
NIV

Ezek 36:25-29
I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. You will live in the land I gave your forefathers; you will be my people, and I will be your God.
NIV

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the joy you have given me. Thank you for the wisdom and enlightenment you impart. We ask for healing. Help us know you. Help us be joyous inside even when the outside is facing turmoil. Lord we love and honor your greatness , in Jesus name, amen