Joy – A state of mind an orientation of the heart, it is a settled state of contentment and hope.

In Galatians 5:22 – “… the fruitage of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long‐suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self‐control…”

First there is love and second joy, yes without joy we can’t reach the other fruits of spirit.

Love exists with me all my life, how I see people, the world that surrounds me, even in the worst of days. An abundance of love it hurts when it’s held back for any reason.

Joy however is not automatic, so today I reconciled with Joy, I am asking for it, John 15:16 – “YOU​ did not choose me, but I chose ​YOU, and I appointed ​YOU​ to go on and keep
bearing fruit and that ​YOUR​ fruit should remain; in order that no matter what ​YOU​ ask the Father in my name he might give it to ​YOU.”

Joy isn’t a smile or a laugh, it is deep within us and doesn’t escape quickly. In order to be a counselor of peace in any relationship I must have joy.

So here is my reconciliation…

Joy cradled in my hearts crevices
Waiting to be called.
Come out to me
Embrace the love already here.
Let me not steal you from others
May my words and deeds
Be as water for the thirsty
And food for the hungry
Joy you peak through
As a child hiding
When I smile

Show yourself
Hear the softness of my voice
Come out and see
Without you my love is in vain
Its time for us to reconcile
It took me awhile

Dance with me in the rain
Walk with me in unknown paths
Climb with me up steep mountains
In the day be the light of peace
In the night be the bliss of hope

Hold my hand,,,
Together we will make it through
I already have enough love for me and you….