What does it mean to have joy in the morning? For me, I\u2019ve come to realize my joy is based on many a thing. For example, did I rest well? Am I emotionally spent before my feet even hit the floor? Do I dread some part of the day ahead? Do I reach for my iPhone before my Bible? Do I focus on difficult circumstances instead of on His goodness and His mercies, which are new every morning? (Lam. 3:23)<\/p>\n
I am quite confident that these temporal thoughts and things surrounding me are joy robbers. They have a way of stealing not only my focus, but my time, my energy, and even my happiness in the Savior. Christ is my source of strength, my love abounding, my peace of mind, and my daily rest. He will sustain me in every way as I allow more room for Him and His joy in my life.<\/p>\n
Regardless of the emotion that hits me as I open my eyes from sleep, may I declare with the psalmist, \u201cBut as for me, I shall sing of Your strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, For You have been my stronghold and a refuge in the day of my distress\u201d (Psalm 59:16).<\/strong><\/p>\n Here is portion of a song I wrote this week proclaiming this desire of my heart. May He always be my One and Only Song of Praise.<\/p>\n MY SONG OF PRAISE<\/strong> Your sweep of mercy reaches You are the One and Only What does it mean to have joy in the morning? For me, I\u2019ve come to realize my joy is based on many a thing. For example, did I rest well? Am I emotionally spent before my feet even hit the floor? Do I dread some part of the day ahead? Do I reach for my … <\/p>\n
\nAmy Branson Fata
\n\u00a9 2013 Portion Music<\/p>\n
\nAnd in the trial teaches
\nThat I may find new hope afresh
\nYour pruning hand is faithful
\nSo loving and so able
\nAnd in my spirit, I say yes<\/p>\n
\nCompanion when I\u2019m lonely
\nYou cover me with streams of grace
\nYou are the One Who knows me
\nMy Father Who adores me
\nYou are my endless Song of Praise<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"