There are not many things anymore that bring me joy, but the one thing that always does is spending time with God. I can remember when other things such as Friday nights out with friends, time with my boyfriend, Christmas mornings, time spent with my daughter, time spent caring for my parents, my job in Atlanta and Orlando, traveling places with my husband, and more brought me joy, but as you get older those times pass.
Time spent with God never loses it’s effect. Not only does it bring me joy, but it fills me with peace. It is like a medicine to my soul. No matter my disposition, if I just get with Him, all is better. Stress leaves, worry leaves, nerves are calmed, sleep is better, happiness infuses me, peace comes and rests upon me, and whatever may have been attacking me is gone. I cannot ask for anything better to repair my soul and heart because nothing can.
Granted it took a long time for me to see this. For years, I chased any and every thing looking for a fix. I had to ‘hit rock bottom’ before I got this, but it was worth it. Even today, I still have to hit rock bottom at times to remember and come back to the only One who can make things right for me. It’s not always on my time schedule, but He is never late. It’s not always what I want, but always what is best. It’s not always without consequences, but always worth going through whatever to gain the best.
When I get off the path at times and stress myself out, I remember Him and go running to Him. Then, at last, all is right with my world once again. He is always there waiting for me to come. Never holding my actions against me – offering love unconditionally I am at peace.
When God Speaks 
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