Joy

Psalm 16:11 You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. I often forget to accept the joys of life that God has surrounded me with. This scene is from some of the woods from around our neighborhood--do I appreciate this beauty--sometimes- but then it is so easy to forget the one who created it. Do I take the time to just look and be amazed at the trees and stream that is below, sometimes yes and sometimes no. We take so much that is before our eyes for granted and the simple things in life that should bring us so much joy into our lives is not thought of at all. Why is it so hard for us to become like little children and express our joy for those around us to see. We have a Saviour who died for us, that created the beauty that surrounds us and forget that He would love for us to shout and sing praises to Him day and night. I am trying to be less rigid in the way I express myself and am trying to enjoy the Love of the Lord and to let others know the Love that is there for us to grab hold of and slowly I am beginning to see what the Love of the Lord is all about. Praise His Holy name.