"Glory!"

Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this;

shout aloud, O earth beneath.

Burst into song, you mountains,
you forests and all you trees,
for the LORD has redeemed Jacob,

he displays his glory in Israel. (Isaiah 44:23)

The work that God has done gives us reason to shout for JOY every day. I have to pray to be continually reminded of this, because there are certainly times when happiness doesn’t come easily. But joy rests on the Mighty Rock. He is my fortress, I will not be shaken (Psalm 62:2).

Then there are times that it seems we are all really just children playing. We may have duties, plans, constraints, but in our hearts, we are free. Free to fly, despite physical constraints. Free to dream, despite practicality. Free to love, despite past hurts. I thank the Lord for the joy that is constant in Him. For the continual blessings He bestows on His people, whether we recognize them or not. I pray for a spirit that is aware, listening, experiencing those blessings, and sharing in the pain felt by the people of God. And all are His people, made in the image of their Maker, whether or not the Maker is recognized as such. When things seem unclear, He is clarity, He is light, He is warmth, peace, rest, energy, determination, love.

So sing for joy, heavens, earth, mountains, forests, trees, and children of God. And in his temple, all cry, “Glory!” (Psalm 29:9)