Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
I have the reminder to “Choose Joy” everywhere in my life. I’ve got a t-shirt, posters, candles, painted signs. Truly, I can’t look far without seeing that precious reminder. And yet, for the past week and a half almost, I’ve been struggling mightily, and most days, I’ve been choosing grumpiness, annoyance, and sadness instead of joy. Jesus, Help me.
1 Thess 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances….
I have maintained for quite a while that I will find what I look for in my life, so if I choose joy, look for joy, and celebrate the joy in my life, I will continue to find things about which to be joyful. And if I choose grumpiness, annoyance, and sadness, I will continue to find things in my life to inspire those emotions. Jesus, Help me.
Col 1:11 We also pray that you will be strengthened with all His glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need….
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the reminder that choosing to root myself in Your love and Your light is a daily choice I get to make. Help me, even when I’m tired, grumpy, fed up, or sad, to look toward You instead of getting bogged down in my mess. Help me to feel the strength of Your glorious power, Lord. Help me, always, to choose, focus on, and celebrate Your joy in my life. Draw me closer, Lord. Amen.
1 Tim 1:12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me….
Have a blessed day.
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