Contents Highlights: All Things New This Year Also Growing in the Lord The Joy of the Lord The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever Suffering and Reigning with Jesus Our Own Dear Shepherd Life got you down? Are you laughing on the outside, but crying on the inside? Do you secretly envy people who are cheerful no matter what? Are you waiting to enjoy life until your circumstances become perfect? Charles Spurgeon reveals how you can experience the profound joy of the Lord in the midst of life's difficulties. Even when your life is in turmoil, this kind of happiness remains steady and strong because it is the abiding manifestation of the Spirit's presence in you. Through Spurgeon's insightful words, you will discover that God delights in blessing you, His child, and His life-transforming power can satisfy every longing of your heart. Allow your heavenly Father to hold you in His arms, wipe away your tears, and fill you with His joy today. Then genuine happiness will bubble up from the depths of your being and spill over to touch everyone around you.