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Shouts of Joy! In Psalm 27 David is in trouble. He says though an enemy may encamp around him, he will not fear. It takes a lot of distress or discouragement to feel like the world is against you. And while David might feel like he’s in a tough spot, he offers up shouts of joy. How is this? What’s his secret to joy in the difficult? It’s prayer and communion with God. Joy endures when we connect with God and look to Him. We know in that safe place--under the protection of His tent--God is for us and will take up our cause. We are called to give thanks in all circumstances. Joy is not based on our circumstances by on our ability to be thankful. Whatever you might be going through today, know that when you look to Him you are His. Know that whatever is going on around you cannot stand against Him. Find the joy that endures the circumstances because the joy is in Him. Be Blessed!

This verse gives us reasons to celebrate, not only does God finish the work He starts in us, He always keeps His promises.  God doesn't love us because of who we are; He loves us because of who He is. Be blessed and be a blessing!

Everyday I took a little break from posting and slowed down my time spent on social media. I did a little bit of a soul detox.  I found the contents for this post in a folder on my computer and I thought what a great way to start back up.  Every day brings new challenges but Every morning gives new grace to Meet the demands of the day. God is all I need. Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you sow.  - 2 Corinthians 10:15-17 I am not a product of my circumstances I am a product of my decisions - Stephen Covey Strive not to be a success but rather of value - Albert Einstein Keep the faith Never give up Joy comes anew every day! Progress leads to more progress. Defining a process leads to more confidence that progress is actually possible. Thanks for taking a moment out of your day to stop by my blog. Be blessed and be a blessing!

Did you know? The Fourth of July – also known as Independence Day or July 4th – has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. John Adams believed that July 2nd was the correct date on which to celebrate the birth of American independence and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest. Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of

"What is love? What is the definition of love?" What is the origin of love? The Bible tells us that love originates in God. “God is love” is a direct quote from two different verses in the Bible—1 John 4:8 and 1 John 4:16. However, this truth, which is a description of the fundamental nature of God, is expressed many times in other scriptures. In the English language, the word love is forced to bear the burden of a multitude of meanings. We “love” everything from pancakes to parents, but in vastly different ways. The languages in which the Bible was written, Hebrew and Greek, are more precise in that they utilize different words for the different types of love. The ancient languages differentiate among sexual, brotherly, and familial love, and the kind of love that God has for creation and that we may have for Him. The Hebrew word  yada  and the Greek word  eros  are the words used to indicate sexual love. In Genesis 38, Judah makes love with