Joy within Reach

We wait.
For the whisper.
For the breakthrough.
For the healing.
For the answer that seems long overdue.

And in that waiting, the mind starts to wonder:
“Am I waiting in vain?”
“Is God even listening?”

These are the quiet cries of a spirit worn down and a flesh that’s too loud.
But God reminds us through CCC Hymn 376:

Jesus, the one I share my mind with.
The Friend that will not forsake me.
The King who transforms my cries into joy.
The Comforter of my soul.

When you feel forgotten, remember:
You are seen.
You are held.
You are loved by the One who promises joy even in sorrow.

Nehemiah 8:10 says the joy of the Lord is a source of strength, especially during difficult times and Psalm 16:11 emphasizes that being in God’s presence brings fullness of joy.