joy for sadness

“I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is my right hand, I will not be shaken.” (Psalm16:8)

How timely that the topic I chose for cell group last Tuesday was about JOY. Yes, I admit I’m struggling. I’m going through something and it saddens me. Sadness, however, is not detrimental to joy because in moments of sadness we allow others to come through for us, and in sadness God reminds us that He alone is our strength.

I woke up again at 3am this morning, tired and anxious. So I popped in my headphones and listened to Still (Hillsong) and my “love song” for God, That’s All:

I can only give you love that lasts forever,

And a promise to be near each time you call.
And the only heart I own
For you and you alone
That's all,
That's all...

I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall;
And a love whose burning light
Will warm the winter's night
That's all,
That's all.

There are those I am sure who have told you,
They would give you the world for a toy.
All I have are these arms to enfold you,
And a love time can never destroy.

If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear,
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small.
Say it's me that you'll adore,
For now and evermore
That's all,
That's all.

Music can really soothe the soul. When Chai Lattes from Coffee Bean and Baba from Bizu are unavailable, a good song will more than suffice. :) I could fall asleep to this song anytime. It really makes a beautiful lullaby – imagining God is singing to you, knowing that He speaks this to you and loves you that way ALL THE TIME!

Greater is He who is in me than he who is in this world. :) 1 John 4:4