Joy

Good week here, although busy as usual. Daniel keeps growing bigger by the day, now at about 8.5 lbs. Having some trouble with constipation, but getting by allright. At least he doesn't have to have his clothes changed nearly as often. Remember this old picture from when he was still in momma's belly? Sorry don't have a new one for you today. I know everyone likes to see them, and I should have more time after this month is over.

I just wanted to share a little about the joy we have in our life. Daniel certainly is a blessing from the Lord, and Sarah and I's marriage is strong. We have a nice home, plenty of food, and enough dough for an occasional vacation or two. These things make us happy. However, way beyond happiness is joy. Happiness is like shifting sand. We may go broke, our health may go, or worse, and our happiness would go with them quickly. But joy is something that transcends. It is based upon the knowledge that God is God, that He controls everything in His powerful and tender grip, and that we are safe forever. We celebrate not the blessings, but the Blessor, and he is a Rock in all circumstances, seeming good or bad. The Joy of the Lord is our strength. I pray that anyone reading this, whether hurting or happy, would know that only through true faith in Christ can you have joy that endures through thick and thin, all the while smiling as you enjoy Him alone.

Thanks.