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God offers joy to His people—yet in the rush, noise, and pressures of the holidays, it can feel surprisingly easy to misplace. We chase happiness in accomplishments, relationships, or circumstances, only to discover that these things shift and fade. True joy, the kind that strengthens the soul and steadies the heart, comes from only one place: in the presence of the Lord.
This 31-day devotional invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover the joy God intends for you. The Lord doesn’t reserve joy for perfect seasons or peaceful days and doesn’t limit it by what we feel or what we face. Scripture shows us repeatedly that the joy of the Lord never runs dry—a source of strength in weakness, hope in hardship, and delight in every ordinary moment.
Each day of this journey will guide you through a simple rhythm: a passage of Scripture, a thoughtful reflection, and a joyful application to center your heart on God’s truth. Some readings will refresh you with gentle reminders of God’s love. Others will challenge you to let go of burdens, surrender control, or view your circumstances through the lens of faith. All of them point to the One who promises fullness of joy to those who draw near Him.
As you walk through these days, may you become more aware of God’s presence in your daily life. May His Word stir a deeper confidence in His goodness. And may you discover we don’t strive for joy—we receive it, as we rest in the Lord who faithfully holds us.
Take a breath. Open your heart. Let the journey to joy begin.
Journal Questions:
How does the Lord bring you joy?
In what ways has the Lord’s joy given you strength?
How can you find joy in your current circumstances?
Joyful Application:
Find joy in the Lord today and let it strengthen you.
