"We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it." (2 Corinthians 5:8-9)We are of good courage! Are you of good courage today? Do you find it easy to remember where your hope lies or does the world speak louder than the gospel? When Paul wrote these words to the church at Corinth, he had just gone through a lot of trials. In fact, earlier in this letter, he told them he had despaired of life itself, thinking he had been given a death sentence. But here he reminds them that even when we do face death, we're entering into something far better. But until that day comes, Paul focuses on pleasing the Lord. How do we please the Lord? How does someone you love please you? Isn't it by delighting in you, honoring you, or enjoying you? By the work of His Spirit, God shapes our hearts to desire and please Him to remind us of the truth of His goodness. So be of courage today! He's where the joy is!