Joy in Your Purpose

Life’s joy comes when you’re living out your life purpose. If you’re not joyful, then maybe you’re not walking down the right path—God’s directed path.

March’s Awakening, Day 11

One filled with joy preaches without preaching.

 —Mother Teresa  

Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile.

 —Sir Wilfred Grenfell 

Joy can be real only if people look upon their life as a service, and have a definite object in life outside themselves and their personal happiness.

 —Leo Tolstoy 

Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God; have mercy on me, Lord, for I call to you all day long. Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you. You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:2–5 NIV  

            True and lasting joy will come to those who are living with purpose and serving within God’s calling to their life mission. God’s joy will overtake and overwhelm you because you are in fact doing what you were designed to do. This is the core of who you were destined to be and in accomplishing your life mission, you will experience the greatest satisfaction, fulfillment, and unspeakable joy. Living for Him is a wonderful thing indeed, and although not ever easy, it is always gratifying. A true labor of love is a lot of work, but the joy derived from it makes it all worth it and seem like no work at all.