This was a prompt in February of 2024. It is a reality everyday and I am grateful.
Joy in the Morning
Living, loving, trusting THE BOOK
Brings joy in the morning.
"Forgive as you are forgiven"
Brings joy in the morning
"Be not weary in well doing"
Brings joy in the morning.
"Yield not to temptation"
Brings joy in the morning
"Do not let the sun go down on your anger"
Brings joy in the morning.
"Live a life worthy of your calling"
Brings joy in the morning.
"Choose this day whom you will serve"
Brings joy in the morning.
"Give thanks in every circumstance"
Brings joy in the morning.
Not freedom from conflict or absence of sorrow,
But joy in the morning.
Not temporary happiness or clear understanding,
But joy in the morning.
Not life without problems or pain,
But joy in the morning.
Maybe not twenty-four hours,
But joy in the morning.