The great composer Haydn once explained that his church music was full of joy because when he thought upon God, his heart was so full of joy that the notes danced from his pen. Looking at our circumstances will rarely bring lasting joy because they are too variable, unpredictable, and often painful. Grounded in 1 Corinthians 15:57, this daily devotional explores the secret of true, lasting joy. The Apostle Paul writes with triumphant gratitude that God gives us the victory. This is not just a future hope. It is a present reality. While every day brings battles and temptations, the outcome of the war is settled. There is a story about a little girl who said that when the devil came knocking at the door of her heart with a temptation, she simply sent Jesus to answer it. Discover how to stop facing battles in your own strength and let the Victor living inside you change the temperature of your day.