From Habakkuk’s Prayer (Habakkuk 3:17-19)
Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights.
Choose Joy No Matter What
By Sindy Nagel
No matter what I do today
No matter if I fail
My strength is found in Christ the Lord
His joy in me prevails
The fig trees may not bud in time
No grapes found on the vines
Yet His joy bubbles in my heart
And on my face it shines
It matters not there are no sheep
Or cattle in the stalls
My lips will make a joyful sound
That echoes down the halls
Through fire and storms, plenty and naught,
Good times and bad, I’ve trod
Yet I’ve always found true peace and joy
When I rest in the arms of God.