Day 18 — Joy That Endures Hardship
- Scripture: James 1:2 — “Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds.”
- Reflection: Growth can be an outcome of loss and grief. Joy arises in the midst of the darkness, not without it. Joy is the response of resilience and hope to human suffering.
- Practice: Name one strength you’ve gained through difficulty.
- Song: “Shake It Out” by Florence + The Machine: https://youtu.be/WbN0nX61rIs?si=t82I1bn_IPEkgTX-
- “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” — Maya Angelou (paraphrasing Psalm 30)
Dec 18 Advent Devotional