Regard all days of self-denial as preparations for eternal joy. Joy is the end of all man's striving in the presence of the Father and all the redeemed and sanctified, the angels and archangels and all the heavenly host. Joy is the reward of all who seek the Father's will purpose and - through the power of My Indwelling and the light and guiding of Our Holy Spirit - identify and do it. Continually commit yourself to this tremendous, glorious challenge.