ALOHA! All things work together for good...14

[Committed2Him]

Written to a dear friend, thought I would post it here:

On the topic of Joy

I trust God, even when it seems hard to do the right thing, when it seems unfair etc.

I have dozens upon dozens of journal pages recording just how a faithful He has been to me.

I am a blessed man and a joyful father.

One can have joy, even when they are unhappy about something. I am not happy that my kids live with X and Mr. X BUT I have joy because of my relationship with God. I have much joy because of the many precious moments my kids and I do experience together.

I am overjoyed at the things God uses me to do for it is He who works through me to love others, especially the hurting. When I take my eyes off my own woes and focus on my blessings, I bow before God and praise Him in gratitude for a multitude of things, the most important of which is that I can freely serve and worship Him in this country, something not possible in other parts of the world.

The list of things which cause me joy is long and I am constantly adding to the list. Every missions trip, every opportunity to love, to serve creates a memory that brings joy when reflected upon in future.

I am INDEED a blessed man and a joyful father.