Devotions with Pastor Fran Ruecker

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that testing of your faith develops perseverance.  James 1:2-3

There is a new song out by the Taylors that really spoke to my heart!  I would like to share it with you this morning!
 
I Choose Joy by the Taylors:

This world’s in trouble and that’s a fact.
But I won’t let it get me off track.
When it lands on my doorstep
Here’s how I’ll react.
In every situation my declaration will be,
 
I choose joy every morning!
Joy gets me going
Whatever I face I’ve got the grace I need.
I choose joy instead of worry,
Joy around His glory
Even when this journey brings me to my knees
I choose Joy!
I choose Joy!
 
God didn’t save me from every test
I’ve walked through the fire and I’m still blessed
Got a song in my heart
Cause He has never failed me yet!
I’ve got Joy!
 
I choose joy every morning!
Joy gets me going
Whatever I face I’ve got the grace I need.
I choose joy instead of worry,
Joy around His glory
Even when this journey brings me to my knees
I choose Joy!
I choose Joy!
 
How about you?  Do you choose Joy when things around us seem bleak?  I have found it really works!
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Blessings,
Pastor Fran