Unstoppable Joy! Rejoice

Whether we have a full heart or a heavy spirit, we can walk in joy—unstoppable joy! You see, joy is a fruit of the Spirit, and because it is rooted in Christ, we can rejoice even during uncertainty! We can lay down our burdens and pick up joy, real joy, joy that stands in the face of chaos and says, “The joy of the LORD is my strength.” The Bible doesn’t tell us to rejoice only when things are going well. In fact, it commands us to, “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice” (Phil. 4:4). This book of devotions was compiled for International Ladies Retreat, an annual ministry of the Womens Missionary Band.