So today is the day I am beginning to find joy in my journey. At times along this journey I have felt unworthy. How is it that I was so valiant to be saved for this time here on earth? The journey at times seems so hard, full of many speed bumps and stop signs.

At present I am feeling overwhelmed. I feel there is so much I need to do to prepare myself and my family for our return to our eternal home. I feel at times as one of the five foolish virgins from the parable of the ten virgins. I have oil but not enough to last me until the time of his arrival.

So as my journey of joy begins I will take small steps. Steps that will increase my oil. Steps that I will find JOY in, even if sometimes it is a step in the mud!