Saturday, August 9, 2025
Psalm 16:11
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
When you visualize living in the presence of Jesus forever, what joy-filled image comes to mind?
Have you ever considered that once you accept Jesus into your heart, this version of forever has already started?
Psalm 16:11 is the theme verse for the Unshakeable Joy series. It’s not listed here twice because it’s a typo in today’s reflection. It’s listed to give you an opportunity to read it again, slowly if needed, to allow its truth to settle into your heart.
Psalm 16:11
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
Depending on the circumstances, it’s not always easy to identify life on earth as a place where unshakable joy can be found. To be honest, there have been moments when I've longed for heaven. Not just for the promise of eternity, but simply, to escape the weight of the pain, brokenness, and negativity that can feel so constant in this world.
But the truth is, I don't have to wait to find unshakeable joy until I get to heaven's gates. And neither do you!
We can experience this kind of joy right now, right where we are here on earth. Why? Because we are already in the presence of the one who, when we believe in him, makes all things possible (Mark 9:23).
With Jesus by our side, we’re not defined by our limitations. Instead, we’re empowered to rise above them. His presence gives us the strength to clear the hurdles that often stand in the way of experiencing the kind of unshakable joy only he can offer.
Let that truth settle into your heart today, reflect on it, and invite him to lead you into the life he designed, a life marked by purpose, peace, and lasting joy.
Prayer: 21 Days of Prayer - Day 6
Heavenly Father, you have taught me that the greatest way to honor you is to love you with all my being. As I seek you in these 21 Days of Prayer, deepen my faith in you and my passion for you so that I will love you more. Then, as my love for you overflows, help me to love others as you loved me every day. Amen.
Series Theme Verse:
Psalm 16:11
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
This post was written by Lori Tuckerman, Director of Content for the Daily LivingItOut.