One of the most extraordinary things about God is that He wants us to find Him, and one of the things He desires for us is to experience Him. Through His Son, He has made a way for us to have fellowship with Him, to grow in our relationship with Him, and to grow in our intimacy with Him. My hope is that reading Live in the Light Devotional will help you to learn more about the Lord's awesomeness and allow you to enter into God's presence and peace so that you are able to enjoy your life. The world wants us to place our trust in our circumstances, our success, our talents, or the opinions of others; our Savior asked us to put our trust in His word more than ever so that we can have peace, joy, and fulfillment. Remember, life will become much easier when we finally understand which hands to shake and which ones to hold. When we are facing a painful hardship, joy often feels out of reach. But don't forget that those who know Jesus can live joyfully no matter what! It's a gift only our Heavenly Father gives. I believe that joy comes from gratitude, God's beautiful creation, grace, or simply delighting in God's goodness, presence, and love. I trust and believe it all comes from spending time in Jesus's presence. Don't forget, when we spend time in God's presence, we allow the Holy Spirit to mold us into an image of Jesus's likeness! I hope as we discover God's joy and fulfillment, God's presence acts like a growth accelerator in our lives. We will go from victory to victory and even glory to glory, as the Scriptures say (2 Corinthians 3:18). Don't forget, both happiness and suffering are critical to our development as spiritual beings. Consistency in our spiritual mindset through both good and painful times will help us never lose an opportunity to see anything beautiful, for beauty, is God's handwriting.
