Imagine God walking before you, believer, shining a light on your path and spreading seeds of joy in your path? Notice His steady steps as He shepherds you through trials and difficulties, through days of ease and happiness, comforting and blessing as you go. Love Me, He says, and keep my commandments so you can find your way (Matthew 22:37-40).

Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.

Psalm 97:11

“Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.” (Psalm 119:165) Satan entices with temptations for success, wealth, prestige, or anything that makes you seem content. But God sets before you His Word of truth to give you liberty to do what will be most beneficial to you – and bring true contentment and joy in your heart.

Dr. Andrew Davis, Senior Pastor/Elder at First Baptist Church in Durham, NC, says, “Every time we choose to feed our hearts by the Word of God and heavenly meditation rather than to pursue worldly pleasures (even if lawful and not corrupt), we are expanding our capacity for heavenly joy.” Ask the Spirit to help you put sin to death. Discipline yourself for godliness. And pray the same for this nation and its leaders. Then joy will not be a stranger.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 97