Many things led to this park on this day.  I could chase the birds away or I could take in the sight. So I sat there in awe as they flew back and forth. They flew far beyond the bright lake for a glimmering flight.  I gathered the sunshine and love with such might.  I thank God for the gift of great flight and the guidance to find this amazing sight!   Put down all the fear and take joy in His Strength.   God's joy giving messages are all through the earth to us.  Psalm 33:5 says: "He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord."

So thankful for blankets, pacifiers, and pillows!  More thankful for hearts that fill up with such love for a new bundle of joy! New parents just want to soak up all the joy when a new little one creeps into the crevice of a comfy sweet zone.  Make way for snuggles and joy in that home!   Joy comes in many ways like comfort we never knew could exist like a kind friend's warm hand, a prayer, or a call.  Just give God a chance to send comfort or joy.  It's easy, not hard at all.

There's great joy that abounds in a heart filled with Thanks!  This whole yard is the sum of perfection!   The people are not perfect, but the life together is all that life was intended to be.  There was great joy in running to the truck for a ride around the block and playing "The Yellow Rose of Texas" the happy horn.  This shows a Grandparent who spent countless hours enjoying his grandkids.  Our families show us what love is.     Psalm 127:3 says, "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him."

Joy is there in the touch of a brand-new first pup!

This pup was your dream, and it finally came true!

You hold it with joy like you can't let him go!  He will run and play with you!  That is one thing you know!

Keep that joy every day as together you grow!

Pets can bring comfort, laughter, and much joy in a home.  We care for our pets with all that they need.  They know where to go when they see us walk in from that door. God cares for us, giving us what we need.  "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you".  1 Peter 5:7

Joy is going happily to see your cousin and living out your BEST DAY EVER!  Splashing in the water and diving on the tarp, you play in a way that you've never experienced before.   This is the life that God wants for His children.  We may not always experience our most amazing days on this earth.  We will always have ups and downs, but the Christian life is to include thanksgiving, joy, love, and mercy to share with others because He is merciful to us!  

Joy is in each moment you share with your family!  God has given us today to use as a blessing.  When your child sees that his education matters to you, he sees that all things matter to the One who created us!  He uses us so His world can be filled with love and care!   Matthew 19:14 says:  "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."  May we continue to use compassion with all we meet.