Greater Joy

You have given me
greater joy than those who dine sumptuously and drink extravagantly,
greater joy than those with silver and gold, houses and lands,
greater joy than the financially secure,
greater joy than the famous and the powerful,
greater joy than those who have tried to hurt me,
greater joy than any who look down on me,
greater joy than all who have been unkind to me.

You have given me
greater joy than I have any right to possess,
greater joy than I ever thought I could have,
greater joy than the angels in heaven,
greater joy than earth can possibly measure.

How can I thank you?
Words are inadequate to express my gratitude,
so please read my grateful heart. Amen.

(based on Psalm 4:7)