Fading Joy

JAN 25 2026 My Feelings Have Changed

So heed his command to rejoice and be glad. You will not regret keeping this command he gives to you. You will be a bright light, while all around you others are growing dim. It is as you walk with him, that you will be reminded daily of his nearness and dearness. It is the time you take to spend in his word and in his presence, which pays these rich dividends. Remember his command, and you will go forth and grow as a tree planted by the waters. Rest in his presence, and you will not know fear. He is with you. He is your God. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God's pure light has shined, so keep Zion forever in your imagination, and then your thoughts and deeds will be guided by love's pure light. Never forget the blood of Jesus, for then your mind will be turned away from all other vain things. Every day stop to give him thanks. Take a little time for him, and remember that the Most High's love is yours forever! You have the best! So do not be afraid of men, and never be ashamed of your God. For your God is the All-Powerful and he will never let anyone put you to shame. He blessed you and shall bless you even more, with the everlasting reward of souls in his Kingdom, because Heaven, after all, was made for all men. All praise be to him now and shall be his eternal!

   Are we as grateful today that we are going to Heaven, as the day we were born again? Does Heaven still thrill us as much now, as it did then? Have the cares and pleasures of this life drawn our affections away from Heaven? Have we tried replacing the joy of a home in Heaven with Jesus, for a few dollars and the pleasures of earth? Do we still long to see Heaven, as we once longed to? Do we still think about Heaven constantly, as we once did? Is it still our one, fervent desire to see the Savior's face? As we reflect upon these questions, we realize he has placed these thoughts within our heart and he will never let us forget. Surely, we have room to grow, but he will never let us go. Truly we long to see his face and be in Heaven with him, for Heaven is our only true home, even when it seems distant and our thoughts stray far away from home. He will never let us roam too far. --excerpt from my book "Kingdom Reality"

Answer to 1st question: YES

2nd question: YES

3rd question: YES

4th question: YES

5th question: YES

6th question: YES

7th question: YES

But do I feel as joyful and derive as much joy as I once did when I was first saved and knew I was going to heaven? NO. That's just the truth. I have grown older and colder. But I wish to grow warmer and closer to the Lord. I pray to be filled even more with His Spirit. It's the only way I can mend this ruined, dry soul. My daily prayer is come quickly Lord Jesus. Come and save me.