If music can be created from a laundry-list, isn't it possible to CLAIM JOY in ALL circumstances?

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They're back...
The tears of exhaustion.
The tears of stress.
The tears of fear.

• I forget where I put my keys.
• I forget to serve lunch.
• I forget to sing.
• I forget that I'm not strong enough to handle everything in my day.

I. Am. Powerless.

I don't get much rest these days.  I'm no longer up through the night with an infant (within or without), and most of the teething is over (praise Jesus!), but I'm now left with a body that refuses to sleep.  Oh, I'll get a few hours here and there, and a nap (sometimes) in the day, but for the most part, I am one tired mama!  Couple that with my 4-year old son and 16-month old daughter, both of whom are very energetic, I covet my rest! 

There are days, however, when, despite a good night's s...

Can you imagine a life without Jesus?  Going through all of life's hardships, trials and chaos without His stability to ground our hearts and minds?  Wow...  I'm ashamed to admit that I too often forget how blessed I am!  There is truly no joy outside of Jesus...  And Joy in the midst of trouble?  That's a work of God right there!