But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy. Spread
your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you. (Psalm 5:11
NRSV)
There's a delightful cartoon of a mother and daughter who were walking along a street. On the
side of the street there was a mud puddle. The cartoon shows the mother wading in the mud
puddle and jumping up and down and shouting, "Hey, you know, this really is fun."
Happiness comes when we let go and invite God to be an important part of our daily lives. Oh
yes, jumping in the mud puddle can be fun too!
May we all share the joy of God's love through Jesus Christ!
Prayer: Dear Jesus, thank you for the great joy you have brought to my life! Amen.
Written by: Ronald Newhouse, Texas, USA
Monday, February 9, 1998