Lent 2020 day 18

’May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.’ (Romans 15:13)

Rachael Adams writes: “Happiness is a feeling; joy is a decision. So, let us decide.

Dear God,

When I am among the people whom I love – let there be joy;
When I spend time in silence and solitude – let there be joy;
When I go about my daily business – let there be joy;

When the sorrows of life weigh me down – let there be joy;
When circumstances do not go my way – let there be joy;
When I cannot see the path ahead of me – let there be joy;

Among the highs and the lows, the weakness and the strength,
In every season of life O Lord – let there be joy.

Amen.”