The Remedy ~

Psalm 105:3b-4 “…Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore.” 
 
For a “yucky-mucky” day….There is a remedy!!

And the remedy is? Prayer. 
 
I think we sometimes define “joy” all wrong. With that being said, did I surprise you?! Well...when you think of the word “joy”, do you think of a scenario where “life is one big happy party”? Do you oftentimes grasp for that feeling of euphoria, but it successfully eludes you?
 
I like to think of “joy”, not as euphoria, but as the underground route of the troubled seas---joy is the quiet submarine. 

On the surface it cannot be seen, but it is definitely there. 
 
I don't succeed everytime, but I do try all the time to reach for His joy.  My success is not measured by His accountability, but by my own.  He is always faithful.  No, there is never a shortage where He is concerned.  Sometimes I just lack the faith to believe.  to trust.  to press through.  Sometimes I just allow the "bad day" to overtake me.   

God’s quiet tranquility, His gentle whisper, oftentimes is the ONLY thing that keeps me grounded enough so that I can’t see above water. So that I can’t see into the sheer dark, tumult waves that swelter over me.    Yes, I said, "Can't see".  You see, His joy, it is my protection somehow.  It's not that I don't know the troubles are there.  I know all too well that the troubles and stresses are there, but His joy hides me.  His joy rejuvinates me.  His joy encapsulates me and gives me the strength that is so needed to keep me swimming to the Home-Shore. 

It may not be that "life is sucking you under"...it may be....GOD.  :)  To be encapsulated in His Joy—the Submarine—is to be protected.  'Under' is where the best kept secret treasures oftentimes are.  If you allow yourself, while encapsulated, you can view through the windows of faith all the beauty that no one else above the surface can see. 
  
Those that seek the Lord through hearts of faith have reason to rejoice on anyway.  Don't let the devil, friends...enemies....anyone...steal your joy!  If you're seeking the Lord there is reason to rejoice onward. 

Seek the Lord with your all, and you shall find that His joy is your strength.  Rejoice! 
  
Happy Thursday! J