What It Means to Choose Joy (Even on Hard Mornings)
Some mornings, joy feels like a stretch. The to-do list is long, the coffee is lukewarm, and choosing joy sounds like something people with easier lives say.
But here’s what I’ve learned: joy was never about the circumstances. It’s about the choice — made fresh every morning — to believe that this day, exactly as it is, was made by God and is worth rejoicing in.
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
Notice the verse doesn’t say “this is the easy day” or “the perfect day.” Just this day. The one you’re in.
Choosing joy doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine. It means starting your morning anchored in what’s true instead of what’s loud. A few minutes with your journal, one verse, one grateful line — that’s the whole practice. Small, quiet, and completely life-changing over time.