In a world that knocks us down, joy can feel so elusive. But Scripture is filled with encouragement, that there is a joy available to us in God that transcends the pain and suffering of the world.   This week on the First15 podcast, we’re going to take time every day to open our hearts and receive the joy of the Father, that we could be children marked by the joy of heaven.   May you discover the greater portion of joy available to you through the Spirit as you encounter the heart of your Father this week. Our Scripture for today comes from Nehemiah 8:10, and today's worship is Refreshing by First15 Worship feat. Nikki Moltz. – Thank you so much for listening to today’s podcast.    I hope you sensed a bit of the joy available to you when you set your heart and mind on the goodness of God. We are the children of a good and happy Father. So great is his joy over us, that when we lay everything down and trust him with our hearts, his joy can be our own.    If joy begins to feel elusive to you today, take a few moments to tap in to the joy of your Father in heaven. Seek to live with his joy as your own. And make sure to come back tomorrow as we spend time looking at how God rejoices over us.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.