The later part of Nehemiah chapter 8 verse 10 says this, “…for the joy of the Lord is your strength". I’ve heard people quote that verse for years. All transparency—I don’t quite get it, for real.
When I think of joy—I think of God-like character. Joy is all about embracing all that God can do and acknowledging His perfect will should He refuse to.
When I face challenging situations, I aim to think God-ward. Since I believe God can do anything but fail I must trust what God allows and believe in His sovereign plan, even when things don’t turn out like I expect. While this practice is easier said than done my joy is found in believing.
I find joy in believing God.
When I can’t wrap my head around something, wonder why, don’t agree, can’t understand, or fail to comprehend, I find joy in believing God.
While the scripture proclaims, the joy of the Lord is my strength… I see it from a different angle—I find joy in believing.