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Lord, just as you enfold your companions in the fruit of the Holy Spirit love, so those who truly know you and follow you are imparted with joy. Their unselfish will is contrary to the self-will and principles of the worldly ways that only create weariness and unhappiness. In our own efforts we can descend into despair and disappointment, we can even become weary of life. The yearning for joy in this world can only be truly satisfied by the Holy Spirit in our soul.

The companions of Christ who go to God in the condition of a trusting child are enabled to have this fruit of the Holy Spirit in their temporal life. When, as a trusting child we recognise the darkness and limit of self-will we desire the gift of light in our soul, this light is God our endless day.

Throughout the generations Christ’s companions have been able to keep the spirit of joy throughout the darkest hour of trial and tribulation. They ascend above earth’s vain sorrows, turning their suffering into a service to glorify him who lives in them, our Lord Jesus Christ.

When we have this fruit of joy it manifests itself in the joy we impart through mercy and the true unselfish love we give to others. This joy speaks of God’s joy that is eternally in heaven. In our temporal life we will transcend whatever situation we may find ourselves in, or whatever emotions well up in us. The fruit of joy is at the centre of our true being that is touched by the spirit of God.

The way of life of self-will dies and we start to truly live and we are transformed to the gift of the light of God in our soul through the union of our will with God’s will. This joy enfolded in love brings peace that the world cannot give.

In this joy living in the light, love and life of God that is shared with others, this in turn draws them to the inborn longing in their soul for their maker, keeper and lover, God. Amen.