Is the joy of the Lord your strength?

In the course of daily life we all go through trials and difficulties.  Unfortunately we live in a world that flows in a negative stream.  As we get closer to the Lord's return, this negativity will only increase.  What support do we have?  One of the greatest sources of our strength is the joy of the Lord.  It says in Nehemiah 8:10 (NLT) 10 And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”".  So the joy of the Lord is very much a force that we draw strength out of.  It provides us a fortitude to withstand that which goes on around us.  Remember, nothing can steal our joy, we have to give it away.