a golden thread of joy

There's a golden thread of joy that weaves through a life dedicated to and governed by God. Joy is vital to lives lived with "vigor, freshness, and promise" (Science and Health, p. 246). And I've seen this so many times myself.

It's a choice I can make, whether to laugh or cry over the challenges I face. I often find when I take the first road, I'm accepting the constant promise that divine Love gives good perpetually, unconditionally, and I'm trusting that it's not up to me to manufacture a right outcome. Joy breaks the mesmerizing grip of uncertainty and fear, and releases me to worship God, and only God. In this way, it's grace lived.

Recently, I took a closer look at how "vigor, freshness, and promise," relate to joy and bring healing.

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