God is the author of joy. He has given me more than enough reason to rejoice in my life. I want to focus tonight on His goodness to me and rejoice in the Lord. He has saved me and released me from my prison of sin and the guilt that accompanies it. There is joy in knowing that I have no reason to fear death because its sting has been removed. Christ is alive and He has sent His Holy Spirit to be a source of strength and guidance inside me. I know that He is in control. Satan may throw storms into my way to block His light, but God is greater than anything he can throw at me. I am awaiting His return. He is building a home for me to live eternally in His presence. That day will be an everlasting day of joy for all those who have experienced the joy of being in a relationship with Jesus Christ. I am NOT THERE YET, but I rejoice in Him until that day.