I Have a Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart! Where??
Machelle McDowell
Do you remember this children’s song most of us learned in Sunday School years ago? It speaks volumes! The answer to the question, where?? Down in my heart to stay!
Happiness is an emotion. Joy is a state of being. Psalm16:11 reminds us that joy and “eternal pleasures” are found in God’s presence. Joy is rooted in God. It is not affected by the worldly circumstances, people, and possessions in which we encounter in our lifetime that may rock our worlds.
Romans speaks of God filling us with all joy and peace, so that we may abound in hope.
God brings joy through unexpected blessings!
Have you ever been blessed financially during a time when you did not know where your next dollar was coming from? Mysteriously, a refund check shows up or you receive a bonus at work! When God’s hand is responsible for such a blessing an overwhelming joy floods our souls in a way that permeates His presence in our being. The joy of knowing our Father cares about all of our needs! We KNOW without a doubt the blessing was from our Father!
Or you are left waiting on some medical testing results that have you shaken. The news was not what you had hoped for, but God has your hand and you know He will lead you accordingly. The joy of knowing you are not alone and that you can cast your burden upon him.
God brings joy through Unexplained messages from Him!
When your feet hit the floor, better yet, your knees! When you experience the best part of waking up is Jesus in your cup! Spending intentional time with God waiting for that moment when he speaks directly to you! And then, it happens!! The verse jumps off the page that speaks your name and/or your situation. You receive a visit or card from an unexpected source. Someone calls out of the blue and says exactly what you needed to hear! That is the joy of the presence of God in your life, friend. Joy!
God brings joy through music!
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvations. Psalm 95:1. It is difficult to contain a joyful heart. When God resides in our hearts so does joy! Even when we endure sadness, we know that weeping may tarry for the night but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5! This too shall pass. The joy of the Lord is my strength!!
I have the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy down in my heart! Where?
Down in my heart, where? Down in my heart!
I have the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy down in my heart! Where?
Down in my heart to stay!
Do you? Do you have joy in your heart? If your answer is no…supernatural joy is found in Jesus alone. All other sources are temporary. Put your trust in the God who is for you! He is everything you need and then some.
Pray to Him by admitting you cannot do life on your own. We are all sinners by nature. Admit it. Ask for forgiveness. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead…You will be saved! AND you will receive “joy” unspeakable!
“We are writing these things that our joy may be complete” (John 1:4)