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Sunday

Dec 22, 2019

Joy 

My greatest joy is discovering I AM the presence of God.

In his book, The Revealing Word, Unity cofounder Charles Fillmore defined joy as “the happiness of God expressed through his perfect idea—[humankind.]” Witnessing the unbridled joy of children on Christmas morning brings a smile to my face and gives me a warm feeling.

Although my childhood may be a distant memory, joy remains an active part of my life. I find joy in the beauty of holiday decorations, in the fellowship of family and friends, and in giving and receiving gifts. I discover that my greatest joy is knowing and feeling I AM the presence of God. I recognize and rejoice in this and see the presence of God in everyone I meet. I know that joy is always present and can be called into expression at every moment.

My greatest joy is discovering I AM the presence of God.