The flowers blooming
The sound of the ocean’s waves
The twinkling of the stars
The soft touch of a kitten
The tender kiss from a puppy
The taste of ice cream on a hot day
The warmth of a fire
The glistening of the sun through raindrops
The sound of children laughing
The embrace from a hug
All brings me joy
Getting sober
Going through illness
Helping others
Healing from injury
Grieving a death
Recovering from relapse
Being bullied
Getting hurt
Through all, I choose joy
I choose joy
Because Christ came for me
He lived for me
He died for me
He rose again, for me
I live because of him
I feel because of him
I heal because of him
I choose joy, because of him!
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Phillippeans 4:13
Michelle Cooley