Fullness of Joy

8/11

Thou wilt show me the path of life in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11

Dad sent me that verse and I thought it perfect for today's entry. Today we went to a church that I think will fit our needs for this year.   I think I will just copy my journal entry for today as my post because I don't think I could recreate a more true feeling.

Thank you God for showing us the "path of life" through a meaningful church service, worship and a great sermon.  Thank you that when I feel empty or lonely or like I'm spinning my wheels or not doing enough, there in your presence is the FULLNESS of JOY.  All I have to do is abide in you to receive this fullness of joy. And I certainly feel the discord when I try to find that joy in other things- as I try to keep a clean, organized house, or as I try to stay in shape with a run everyday, as I try to please others or impress others...Forgive me God when I try to find that fullness of joy when if I would just look up at you I would have it.  Your right hand has all the pleasures I can fathom.  I asked you for friends (and others asked for me-thanks Susan) and I got Lauren. I asked you to find them a house and you found them a great spot (with a pool!) I asked you for a good church experience...done... I asked you for healing for friends' parents, you did it.  I asked you for more personal things for other friends and family and you did it God, you've answered SO many prayers. At thy right hand are most definitely pleasures forevermore.  

I am full of gratitude.  Lord, keep me on your path of life.  Guide me and be the lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Because I want that fullness of joy and those pleasures forevermore and I don't want to depend on anyone or anything else to give that to me.