This week we are beginning the first of four devotional studies leading up to the June 2 Worldwide Prodigal Prayer Day. The theme is Joy in the Hard Journey. There will be more info on June 2 at the end of the podcast and in the Show Notes.

My husband, Steve, has been a daily source of joy for me for more than 50 years, and especially for the 47 years of marriage. He loved me and served me and encouraged me so well. Such joy he added to my life!

Six months ago, Steve left me. It was not his choice, but God’s. Complications from a cancer treatment ended his earthly life, but he joyfully moved to his new heavenly life. I miss him terribly, but how can I not rejoice that he is with Jesus and free from the growing troubles his body was facing.

Rejoice? Did you say rejoice?

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• I Choose Joy—King and Country https://youtu.be/E-r7ogDaaEQ
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