Real Joy

Each evening I have been turning off the television and enjoying some quiet before going to bed. The cats seem to like the quiet and so do I. This brings me to a fourth post about prunes:
Let's just forget about the metaphor of prunes. It isn't really about the fruit but about finding joy in unexpected places. With all that I have said about prunes, it really comes down to this; knowing that there is joy in myself. My connection to God keeps a constant flow of stability and peace within my heart and mind, the joy in my life.
I needed to make a hard decision this weekend and my friend, MJ was right there when I needed her. She said to me, "we just want you to be happy." To my surprise I said, I am happy....with my life and all the things around me..... and it is because I am happy that I can make these hard decisions. I am happy because the peace of Christ rules my heart. Tough decisions are par for the course.
I may grieve for a few days but I will always find my way back to the path.
So, here is to the joy we find in unexpected places, esp. within ourselves.