Joy

God has given me an overwhelming amount of joy this past month or so. On days when I used to dread school, dread each minute, I now face with a humongous smile and tons of laughter. I don't know why. Not much has changed.. OK maybe that's not true. I have since reconnected with the woman from this post, and we now have a stable friendship. Not like it was before, but it's better and healthier for both of us. It's really made a difference. =)

Also, I have "obtained" a new mentor. She's a WONDERFUL woman of God, and the 20 minutes or so we get a week to talk are so full of stories of growing, learning, and challenging my faith. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.

So I guess those are kind of HUGE things that would strengthen my joy, but I don't think they are the sources whatsoever. HE has removed this weight from my heart that had been on there for so long, it was so strange when its presence no longer was there. No, it's not going to be gone forever, probably not even for a while, but there is a season for mourning and a season for laughter and dance like it says in Ecclesiastes. Through the joy I will worship, and through the pain I will worship. Joy brings thanks, and tears bring complete dependency.

If you haven't heard Desert Song by Hillsong, click here, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!