Worthy. Whole. Woman.

🪻Joy isn’t the denial of hardship—it’s the declaration of trust.

📖Scripture

Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”

✨Devotional Thought

Joy is not loud—it’s steady.
It’s not shallow—it’s anchored.
It’s not fragile—it’s fortified by God Himself.

Joy doesn’t ask you to pretend the pain isn’t real; it invites you to remember that God is even more real. Joy is the quiet confidence that—even in uncertainty—God has not changed His mind about His promises.

When Nehemiah told the people, “The joy of the Lord is your strength,” he wasn’t speaking to people in comfort. He was speaking to people rebuilding—people tired, stretched, overwhelmed, and trying again.

Just like you.

Joy has a sound.
It’s the song your soul sings when you remember who holds your life.
It’s the whisper reminding you that grace is still working in the background.
It’s the steady peace that rises when you choose trust over fear.

This week, let joy sit with you.
Let it color your mornings, soften your evenings, and settle your heart.
And even if life doesn’t sparkle, let joy flow freely.

Joy doesn’t deny the battle—
it declares the victory already written.

✍🏽Challenge

Spread joy intentionally.
Send one encouraging text, note, or voice message daily this week.
Watch how your spirit lifts as you lift others.

🙏🏽Prayer

Lord, fill me with the strength of Your joy. Let laughter return where tears have fallen, and gratitude bloom in every space. Amen.