You may not be able to CHOOSE joy, but you sure can cultivate it. Look at what I Chronicles says: even the trees of the forest can SING for joy before the Lord. And a thankful heart, reflecting on God’s goodness has a way of orienting our perspective toward God’s enduring love.

God has been so faithful to you. His love has endured and remained and overcome every obstacle that tried to keep you from His heart. That is a reason to SING for joy before the Lord. Go ahead, cultivate the tree of joy today!

Put on a song of worship as you drive in your car, or while you clean the house. Clap your hands. Maybe even throw up a shout of gratitude for all the goodness you have experienced from the hand of God. His faithfulness to you is worth praising right now!

Open up God’s Word today. Ruminate on a passage of Scripture that orients your perspective toward His sustaining love. Cultivate your joy! Immerse yourself in the Scripture, allowing it to shape your thoughts and actions. Decide right now to align yourself with God’s truth and let His joy flourish within you. He is faithful to sustain you through every season.