Psalm 16:11

"Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."

In this Psalm David was seeking preservation and blessing. In the last verse he acknowledges that God will show him the path of life. Do you know he will also show us that same path? God is always there for us. He will direct our path.

In the fullness of the Lord we can find joy. In Galatians 5:22, Paul tells us one of the fruits of the Spirit is joy. What is joy? Joy is the gladness of the heart. Joy is also Love's strength. To me it is happiness. Contentment in where I am and what I have. Never desiring more than I need in the present time.

Having pleasures for evermore does not mean we have all the ice cream we want. It does not mean having material things. Those things can not bring us pleasure. But looking at the smile of a baby, a beautiful sun set, a mother who has done her best to guide me is pleasure. Knowing that I do not need anything but to be with my Lord is pleasure for evermore.

I pray that you have joy in your life today.

Lord God I pray for each person reading this and those who have not found it yet. For the pure pleasure and joy that comes only from your Spirit which dwells in us. I give you praise and thanksgiving for being in my life. Amen