Welcome to Daily Joy: Finding Peace in the Waiting

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Hi, friend.

Can I just take a moment to say thank you? Thank you for being here, for giving this little corner of the internet your time, and for sharing your heart with mine. Whether you stumbled here intentionally or by accident, I believe it wasn’t by chance.

Let me tell you why I started Daily Joy.

Life has a way of overwhelming us, doesn’t it? The to-do lists, the dreams that feel just out of reach, the longing for something more—something good, something certain. For me, it’s been a season of balancing creative projects, being intentional in my marriage, and carrying the weight of waiting.

You know the kind of waiting I’m talking about, don’t you?

For me, it’s waiting and wanting to be a mom. It’s waiting for doors to open, for prayers to be answered, and for dreams to become reality. But waiting doesn’t just sit quietly in the background—it whispers lies. It tells you you’re behind. It questions your worth. It loops endlessly in your mind, feeding you “what ifs” and “whens” until you feel like you’re running on empty.

I’ve been there, stuck on that hamster wheel of anxiety, trying to figure out how to make everything happen faster, better, or differently. But here’s the truth I’m learning, and it’s a truth I want to share with you:

Peace isn’t found in figuring everything out. Peace is found in being with Jesus.

That’s what Daily Joy is all about—choosing the better part like Mary did in Luke 10:41-42. While Martha was busy doing all the right things, Mary chose to sit at Jesus’ feet. It wasn’t that Martha’s tasks weren’t important—they were. But Mary knew that the only thing truly needed was Jesus.

I’m learning to choose the better part, too. Some days, it looks like setting aside my endless “to-do” list to spend time in prayer. Other days, it means giving myself grace when life feels messy and I don’t have all the answers. Every day, it means reminding myself that God is with me in the waiting.

So, welcome.

Here, in this space, we’ll talk about real-life struggles, celebrate small victories that feel like tiny glimpses of glory, and dig into God’s Word to find peace, purpose, and joy, even in the middle of life’s hardest seasons.

I don’t have it all figured out. Honestly, I’m writing these words as much for me as I am for you. But that’s the beauty of faith, isn’t it? It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about trusting the One who does.


What to Expect from Daily Joy:

  • Weekly devotionals to encourage your heart and refocus your mind.
  • Honest conversations about the waiting, the worrying, and the wondering.
  • Tools to help you prioritize God’s presence and experience His peace.

My hope is that this space becomes a safe place for your soul—a place where you’re reminded that you’re not alone, that you’re seen, and that even in the waiting, there is joy to be found.


So, let’s take this journey together. Let’s trust that with God, even the hard seasons can be filled with hope and purpose. Let’s find the joy in every day—even if it’s just one small moment at a time.

Until next time,
Joy


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