Gaining Joy

Hello everyone,
 
I hope you had a great weekend.  As we continue to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ, let’s take time out and speak to God and thank Him for all that He has done.  Last week, we talked about the importance of Advent and all of the things to do that will help us prepare for the Lords coming.  Things like prayer, fasting, repentance and hope.  As we prepare for the second week of advent, let’s continue to have hope and joy in our days.
 
Joy comes when we take one day at a time.  Taking one day at a time is just focusing on what needs to be done that day.   I find that I don’t enjoy life when I’m not focusing on the day.  We have opportunities and situations that come into our lives every day and sometimes we don’t even see what’s in front of us.  Dealing with only the day allows us to enjoy the day more and ready to tackle the next one.  This is how we can really get the fullness out of life.  We need joy and if we deal with today and accept what life is, we will have happiness. 
 
 
I have to tell you that God needs some strong believers who are ready to take on anything.  Let’s pause a minute and think about that statement.  That statement was made for two reasons:  1) To fulfill why we’re here 2) To enjoy the time that we have here.  The devil will tear you apart if you are not focused on what God has set before you.  If you allow that to happen, how are you going to be able to fulfill your purpose and how are you going to enjoy life?  It’s just not going to happen. Living one day at a time helps me so much because when I get up in the morning, I can focus on the day.  It doesn’t matter what I have to do.  Whatever gets done, gets done and whatever doesn’t is added to the next day.  That’s just how I live my life.  Try living one day at a time and you will be able to enjoy life more. 
 
We have to remember that we’re already blessed by God so let’s know that Jesus already paid the price for us to live so let’s enjoy life and make the best of it. Please enjoy the word of God below, the poem as well as the wonderful song that relates to having joy in your life.
 
 
Romans 15:13
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
 
JOY
 
Joy is what we need to live
To enjoy all that life brings
 
Joy is within us
To utilize and get through all things

Joy is patience
To have when you go through trials 

Joy is feeling good
About yourself when your life is tough
 
Joy is loving life
Through all things.
 
Have a joyful mind all the time

MATTHEW 6:34  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

VaShawn Mitchell - Joy (Lyric Video) - YouTube
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Amen and Thank You Lord