Judy Lentz 

JOY DOWN IN MY HEART

Luke 10: 17  The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in 

your name”.

The lyrics of one of my favorite child Bible songs are written this way

I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart, Where?

Down in my heart!  Where?  Down in my heart!

I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. 

Down in my heart to stay.

I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus, Down in my heart, Where?

Down in my heart!  Where?  Down in my heart!

I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus, down in my heart.

Down in my heart to stay.

I think I first heard this song at church camp when I was a young girl.  It’s melody and lyrics often pop into my mind, from time to time.  Joy is one of those emotions that we feel at those special times in our lives when we are happiest.  But what song do we sing when we are sad, lonely or afraid?  What does it take to be reminded that once Jesus is in our hearts, we are promised his unconditional love, his abiding faith and guidance in every situation. 

We just have to ask for whatever help we need.  Keeping our faith alive and well and growing is what He asks of us.  Once He is in our heart, He is there to stay unless we decide otherwise.  He gives us the power to flip the sadness coin and turn it back into the joy that He wants for you and me.  How blessed we are to have Him so deeply embedded in our hearts.  That depth of faith sustains us through any storm.  Don’t ever let it go away!!

Prayer:  Our Heavenly Father cast away my fears and doubts that occasionally creep into my mind.  Help me to know that the joy I feel for you and the love I have for Jesus deep in my heart is there just as you are.  Thank you for your unconditional love.  Remind me that your love will sustain me through any storm and help me experience the feeling of joy down in my heart to stay.  In the precious name of Jesus.  Amen