⁹Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see — I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people:

                                                Luke 2: 9-10

“The only condition for joy is the presence of God. Joy happens when God is present… which means that it can erupt in a depressed economy, in the middle of a war, in an intensive care waiting room.

                                                Barbara Brown Taylor, Surprised by Joy

Lord teach is to rest in your presence that we may know your joy.