https://odb.org/2024/09/19/finding-wise-joy
In living life and our redeemed life in the Lord, we go through the usual routine of waking up, having our quiet time, brushing our teeth, bathe, having breakfast, going through traffic to work (depending on our length of commune and mode of transportation, that can be an adventure by itself!), work, lunch, work again, going back home, wash up, dinner, brush our teeth again, night prayer and then sleep and perhaps going through something similar in our dreams (I always dream when I sleep and usually about living life!).
The usual drill of a day is quite boring and predictable, except for the unexpected that occurs every now and then. Most of us will thus have something we do to find some joy amidst the dull days. Some may play video games, some watch television, or consume content on YouTube or social media through our portable devices, whether our handphone or tablet or computer monitor. Some develop unique hobbies like photographing insects (yes, there are such people, and when you see the photos, they are indeed fascinating!), or just landscape photography. More are into sports or the gym with the added benefit of good health. Some play snooker while others just chill with friends over coffee or a few beers. As for me, my joy is in playing the guitar, which I regularly need to play so that when I lead worship, my fingers don’t hurt! Haha
This morning’s ODB article suggests that we also find our joy in the Lord, and in my view, it is an excellent suggestion to break the dullness of the routine in life. Furthermore, this will certainly help us prepare for our lives in eternity. Some of us may find our joy in the Lord in His Word. Just reading His Word or researching topics in Scriptures that piqued our interest. Some of us may find our joy in serving Him, in the church, at some voluntary social organisation, or even at work. Some of us derive our joy in the Lord by praying and interceding or just communicating with the Lord in our quiet time. As for me, I find my joy in the Lord in worshipping Him while playing my guitar. I thus ended up killing 3 birds with one stone! Worshipping Him, playing my guitar, and preparing for my next worship lead session.
Find your joy in the Lord! We are all unique creatures created by God for His pleasure and fellowship. We are wired differently, and thus, our joy in the Lord will not be the same as another brother’s or sister’s. Develop our own joy in the Lord, and I believe it will bring us everlasting joy for the rest of our days!
Ronnie's Thoughts 