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Life doesn’t always make sense. Sometimes the road is painful, awkward, and uncertain. When weariness sets in and the days feel too long to carry, we may find ourselves wondering: Where can I turn for strength when joy feels so far away?

This devotional prayer draws us into the wisdom of Nehemiah 8:10: “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” It gently invites listeners to consider joy not as a fleeting emotion, but as a spiritual source of strength—available even in life’s hardest moments.

More than a feel-good meditation, this prayer gets real. It acknowledges that grief, fear, and emotional fatigue are part of our journey. But instead of rushing past them, it invites God into them. Through the honest plea—“Lord, will You give me more joy?”—we’re reminded that true joy isn’t something we force; it’s a divine gift we receive.

Joy becomes the foundation of something greater: strength to carry on, and hope that refuses to be crushed. It’s a chain reaction—joy fuels strength, strength fuels hope, and hope changes everything.

Whether you’re navigating a season of loss, facing fear about the future, or simply tired from the weight of life, this short prayer provides a moment of pause. In under two minutes, you’ll be gently led into God’s presence and reminded that joy is not the absence of difficulty—it is the fuel to keep moving through it.

Let this episode be a spiritual reset. A quiet reminder. A moment to breathe and believe again. Share it with someone who needs to hear that even in their valley, they are not alone—and that joy is still available.

“May the joy of the Lord be your strength today and always.”

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