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I finally decided to do an in-depth study of Oswald Chambers’ “My Utmost for His Highest” because my husband recommended it without reservation. My husband is very intelligent and well read and, while I am no slouch in those departments, I usually prefer lighter fare. “My Utmost for His Highest” is anything but light, so as I read each daily devotional, I process it through my poetry. The purpose of the book is to help people to get closer to God and I really want that closer relationship. I want to share my unique perspective on each day’s selection plus some of my other poems and insights.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

August 31 - "My Joy . . . Your Joy"

Lord,
For far too long I've labored
Under sweet delusion.
The true meaning of joy
Has caused me some confusion.

I thought joy was happiness,
Something from inside.
But real joy is joy like Yours, Lord,
In God's perfect will to abide.

The closer I draw to You, God,
The more my joy will grow.
When I let go of my own self,
Your joy is mine to know.
jj/10


I have always thought of joy as an emotion derived from outside things:  relationships, possessions, health, etc.  But I was only partly right.  Joy is from the relationship I have with God through Jesus.  Jesus' joy was in serving His Father and my joy needs to be Jesus.
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