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David’s heart was glad---he had found the secret to joy. True joy is far deeper than happiness; we can feel joy in spite of our deepest troubles. Happiness is temporary because it is based on external circumstances, but joy is lasting because it is based on God’s presence within us. As we contemplate his daily presence, we will find contentment. As we understand the future he has for us, we will experience joy. Don’t base your life on circumstances, but on God. David stated confidently that God would not leave him in the grave. Many people fear death because they can neither control nor understand it. As believers, we can be assured that God will not forget us when we die. He will bring us to life again to love with him forever. This provides real security. For other passages about resurrection, see Job 19:25-26; Isaiah 26:19; Daniel 12:2-13; Mark 13:27; 1 Corinthians 15:12-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 20:11-21:4 --- Life Application Study Bible PRAYER Dear Lord, You are the way, the truth and the life. I praise You that You bring me into Your divine presence where my joy is full and endlessly satisfying. Help me to crave Your presence in my life. Let Your joy be full in every aspect of my life. I praise You for the life, saved from sin, restored to You. Lead me in this path of life where pleasures are forever more. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen