Have you ever noticed how things can give us joy and satisfy our hearts for but a short period of time? We enjoy the new car feel and smell for a while, until our hearts yearn for something newer and fancier. Our new home satisfies us for a period, until its features get old and our needs grow. The new job fills us with excitement until the same things that bothered us about our old job rise up in the new environment. Where can we find joy that will last?
Psalm 100:1, 4 says, “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” Joy flows to our hearts and souls from the river of thanksgiving and praise. Give thanks to God for all He has done for you and joy will fill your soul.
Reluctant Retiree 