When the World Turns Blue...

It's real interesting how we look at the world through our emotions. It's the same world, the same people, the same situations. But because we are either elated or in a funk, nothing looks the same. With a spring in our step and a smile in our heart everything seems to have possibilities. Every situations has a silver lining. Every obstacle is an opportunity for growth. There is a sermon in every 'gone wrong'. You are a conqueror and you have the victory. You are an unstoppable force and warrior for Christ!
What if you flip the page and your heart is broken or your world is upside down, then "the devil is busy", or "Why me Lord?". Every song sings your woes, every word is a testament to your pain. You are 'just going through' and you sing 'nobody knows the trouble I've seen".
But if we really look at it, we can see how God's Joy is a needed aspect in our lives. It is an elation, a happiness that is everlasting, not swayed by circumstances or wrought through emotion. It gives you strength and fuels your 'keep on'. It gives power and true meaning to every cliche spoken. You even have power in your knees when you get down on them and pray. When you have God's joy you ARE more than a conqueror! You DO have the victory and you have the power and strength to walk in it. To be a warrior, you have to stand even when the bullets fly. You have to stand even when your insides are shaking. You have to stand and FIGHT! You will never win by switching sides. When you operate in fear, doubt or in pain instead of through pain, you throw up the white flag and surrender your gun. Don't give up, in deeds or words. Hold tight to God's joy. It is something worth fighting for. Something worth seeking. Something worth holding on to. Get some joy in your life and bring its sister; PEACE!