it's joy

What a solemn and peaceful morning it has been. Praise the Lord for the new day He allows me to enjoy in His mercy. Since last night one sweet contemplation keep flowing in my mind, and that is the fact that the universe and all creation, humankind and even me myself is created through Christ, by Him and in Him and for Him in His great love. It really makes my heart rejoices since it leads me to further gladsome reflection that God out of His love toward His Only Begotten Son made the whole creation through Him and for Him to be His, to be His bride, to be the epiphany of His glory - as Fr Thomas Hopko put it very beautifully in his ancientfaith podcast. Thus all existence; human existence; and yes, my existence- exist toward Him. He loves us with such great, unconditional, and unshakable love throughout the ages to the point that He came down to us in humility, reached the lowest depth of our misery, suffered and crucified for us and for our salvation, and now He raised and sits on the right hand of the Father, as the God-Man glorified! Glory to You, O God! Glory to You!

How joyous for the soul it is, that Our Lord and Master, the Lover of Mankind really loves us. He is ever-good God. This is the truth and in this truth we know that we are to abide in Him, because only in Him we can bear the fruit and outside of Him we can do nothing. Praised be the name of the Lord!

With that in my heart and mind, I woke up and proceeded my steps to the icon corner; with that warmth in my soul. My heart sings, "I am created for Him and His glory". As I looked on the radiant icon of my Lord and kissed it reverently, I can not help but joyfully adore Him in my heart. Christ the Lord is my Joy and my Light, in Him is Life and Hope! Lord, may You keep my heart and mind - my whole life for You as long as I live, since in You I put my trust! Blessed are you O Lord, teach me Your Holy Commandments! O, Holy Spirit, come and dwell in us and cleanse us by Your Grace. Raise us up when we fall and grant us repentance to glorify Your power and majesty!
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen!