When I ponder God’s joy,
I think of settled peace, 
quiet assurance,
hope
bubbling up and over
rocks of trial
and circumstance.
I think of grace
soothing the grieving sore heart,
relieving the 
ravages of sin
and hurt.
I think of mercy
stretching out
to encompass the troubled,
and giving grace
from my heart
which was empty 
and damaged
until He filled it
with His joy.

Galatians 5:²² But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, ²³ Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

I John 1:³ That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. ⁴ And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

Photo – Wild Plum Blossom, Beth Mims