The Other Side of Hard: This Joy Is Ours!

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Happy Friday, Friends!

We made it through the week! Can we just take a moment to celebrate that? Whatever the week brought your way, you’re still here. You’re standing on the other side of hard, and that’s worth pausing for.

There were moments this week when it felt like things were too much but look at God! He’s been carrying us the whole time. And now, as we step into the weekend, it’s a chance to let the weight of the week go and lean fully into His joy.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that God doesn’t just carry us through—He gives us joy in the process. That kind of joy isn’t about everything being perfect. It’s about knowing that even in the chaos, God is with you. It’s the kind of joy that makes you smile in the middle of the storm and laugh when you thought you’d be crying.

So today, let’s take a moment to breathe, smile, and reflect on how good God has been. Think about the ways He’s carried you this week—the little victories, the answered prayers, the strength to keep going when you didn’t think you had it in you. That’s God.

And now, as we step into the weekend, let’s choose joy. Let’s celebrate the fact that the hard didn’t win. You did, because God was with you.

I want to leave you with this song to carry into your weekend:

Worship Song:
"This Joy" – Torrance Rudd

https://youtu.be/v8cGpYballA?si=3NNTC0xN9R-48jcG

Turn it up, dance, sing, and let it remind you that nothing can take away the joy God has given you.

Have a joy-filled weekend, family! You deserve it. God’s not done yet! 💛

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