Have you ever wondered how the joy of the Lord can be your strength in times of difficulties, depression, failure, and hopelessness? Some people might read that passage in scripture and wonder if they have to pretend to have joy, and they never come to understand how it can be possible. It becomes possible when you realize how much God loves you and how it brings Him joy to bring you into right standing before Him. It gives him joy to heal you, to restore you, to set you free. When you understand it brings him joy to do these things for you, it will encourage your heart. It's first God's joy, and then it becomes yours. Rejoice in knowing how delighted the Lord is to set you free and allow it to strengthen you today.