I Peter 3:6
“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while.”
Luke 2:25
“Now in Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was an upright and devout man; he looked forward to Israel’s comforting and the Holy Spirit rested on him.”
Max Lucado’s devotion contained this passage from Luke the other day. I loved how he talked about the fact that Simeon was not only trying to live a righteous life but he was also looking “forward” to the day Jesus would arrive.
Then yesterday I read I Peter 3:6 and thought,
“God is calling us all to live a Simeon-kind-of life.”
While we try to live the most righteous lives we can in a very messed up world, we can also be truly glad.
Why?
Because we are looking forward to a wonderful joy that lies ahead!!!!!!!!!!
So, no matter what you’re facing even today,
Be truly glad..there is a wonderful joy ahead.
No matter what pain you have endured in this life.
Be truly glad…there is wonderful joy ahead.
No matter what tomorrow holds.
Be truly glad….there is wonderful joy ahead.
I guess that’s what Paul meant when he wrote these words from a dark, cold prison cell:
“Rejoice in the Lord ALWAYS, again, I say, REJOICE!!”
Phil 4:4
What’s ahead for you?
God says, “Wonderful joy!”
Knowing this, I hope you can have a wonderful, wonderful day and be truly glad!!!
Much love,
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
