Rejoice!

But I have trusted in your steadfast love;

my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.

I will sing to the Lord,

because he has dealt bountifully with me.

- Psalm 13:5-6

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.

- Philippians 4:4

In light of these, my heart can sing and dance through the day with a lightness that comes from above, from outside of myself. God has indeed dealt bountifully with me! May his salvation be ever first on my mind. He is always near, and in his presence is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11).

photo: Adele & Friedemann W, Thanksgiving 2007