When I began this joy journey, I knew I wanted more joy in my life. And I felt like it was a God idea to ask family and friends to participate. I knew I would be blessed by it. But I had no idea how much I needed joy in my life.
The more I read these scriptures, the more I want joy. And the more I realize how much I need joy. Reading about it is making me crave it. You know how it is when someone talks about good food. Like the other day I asked my friend what her ideal dinner would be. I just could not think of an answer to that question. But as she answered me, the juicy started flowing . . . literally. My mouth started watering; I wanted to eat right then; and I began to come with plans for my ideal meal. Well, I guess that's how it's been with joy. I didn't know how hungry I was for it until I started talking about it.
We're at the half point today (15 days) and I know I haven't received the full harvest. Shoot (au contraire), I'm not sure I've planted seeds. I feel as if I'm still working on the preparing my heart. *sigh* But I can tell a difference.
I'm finally starting to relax. I'm not walking around with my shoulders up to my ears; they've come down a little. I'm not "stressing" as much as I had been lately. But my favorite step toward progress so far is getting my morning dance back. I like to dance in the morning. I don't need music. I've got the music in me. I just like to dance. I mean it's no big deal about the kind of dance. I just like to shake it. HEEEEYYYYY! The big deal is that I have a spontaneous dance coming out instead of the attitude of preparing for my day like a condemned woman walking her last mile.
Oh, and that's the perfect segue for Psalm 30:11-12
11 You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12 that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.
Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' 'bout!
I pray that you are beginning to notice a change in your life.
Lots of love!
Oh wait!
Lots of joy!
