You have known turmoil.

You have known strife and defeat.

 

The Lord has declared, "You will have joy in the morning."

You will have wine instead of tears.

You will have truth instead of fears.

 

Your foot will be fixed so that you will not stumble.

 

Of course, the path is up to you, as to whether or not

you will remain on the narrow path.

 

The narrow path is the right path, but not always the easiest.

There will be difficulties to face, but you will face them with new wisdom.

With wisdom that can only come from the mind of God.

You will face the difficulties with new strength and with new Joy.

 

Be true to yourself. Stop condemning yourself.

 

Allow Joy to flood your soul.

Let the oil of gladness course through your veins and mingle with your own blood.

Let the fire ravage through you and purge out of you every unclean thing.

The blood of Jesus has purified you and contains Joy unspeakable.

Rejoice in the Salvation of your Lord!

 

To receive the "Joy", you must reach out and take it.

Then, you will have it when the world cannot understand why.

The world will wonder where your Joy has come from,

And you can simply say: "From My Lord".