I Don't Live There Anymore!

Many who know me will find this shocking, but I just feel so joyful! I feel positive, encouraged, free, and so full of anticipation and expectancy!
I know what you're thinking.

No, I didn't win any money.(though I wouldn't turn it down)
I didn't wake up in a particularly good mood. 
I didn't hear any good news.
I slept fitfully and I'm tired.
No, actually I feel tight and am coughing from chest congestion.
No, little elves did not come in and do all the housework.(see note for #1)

This joy doesn't come from 'something', but Someone. As the children's song we used to sing says,"I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart!" This was an 'inside job'. I am a different person now.

I was never known as a positive person. On the contrary, in the past, I spent a great deal of my time as a very negative, critical, angry, bitter, insecure, rejected person.It breaks my heart to think of the damage done to my relationships and the time lost out of my life. I thank God that He didn't give up on me! He lifted me out of that prison of misery and changed my heart.

As I've heard Joyce Meyer say, "I am not where I need to be, but thank God I am not where I used to be either!"

I am loved by God.

I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child.

I am forgiven for everything, everything I have ever done or didn't do.

I am free from condemnation.

I am a new creation.

I am God's workmanship; a work of great love.

I have direct access to the Father and may approach Him with freedom and confidence.

I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances

I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me.

I am a minister of reconciliation for God.

I am growing, I can be strong, I am faithful, I have God's power, I am not alone, I am not in want, I have hope, I have peace, I am set free, I am victorious, and I am promised a full life.

I receive teaching and guidance.

I have prayer partners.

I am being used in ministry.

I am a part of a loving, caring, hungry-for-God church.

I have seven children.

I have 6 grandchildren.

I live in a lovely, comfortable house in a beautiful area.

I have Godly friends.

....  How can I not feel joyful and praise Him? !