Deuteronomy 28:47-48
Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joy and a glad heart for the abundance of all things; therefore you shall serve your enemies...
The Lord has been showing me the need for joy in life, work and ministry. Why are we so petty and why do we complain about the smallest things ? I think because we are looking for joy in circumstances. If the joy that is in us is from the Lord, then nothing can smother it. If our joy is in good food, good feelings, good weather, good pay, no problems,etc... then we will constantly be floating in and out of joy.
