joy. it's so hard sometimes!

i look around

and life is crashing

all around

all around.

fires burning

children suffering

fighting for their next breath.

stuggling groaning

crying out Lord,

where is the joy?

conflict

the dance

same steps

different tune

what is the use?

where is the joy?

my hope is in YOU.

my focus is on YOU.

my sustinence is in YOU.

my life is in YOU.

and when nothing makes sense…

when the sameness is overwhelming…

when life is crashing all around…

what is real

what is lasting

what is solid …is YOU.

and there is the joy.