Prayer
Lord God,
Thank You for being the source of true and lasting joy. In a world filled with pressure, pain, and distraction, I turn to You to fill my heart with joy that goes beyond circumstances.
Help me to rejoice even in small things. Let my heart not be weighed down by what’s lacking, but lifted by the abundance of Your presence. Turn my mourning into dancing, my stress into songs, and my weariness into wonder.
May Your joy be my strength today. Let it overflow in my words, my actions, and how I treat others. Make me a reflection of Your goodness and gladness.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Reflection
Joy isn’t the absence of trouble—it’s the presence of God. When we stay rooted in Him, joy becomes our strength, even on the hardest days.