Last Sunday night, I came down with a HEADACHE (the kind where you are dizzy, nauseous and alternating burning up and freezing). It has been with me all week, with periodic breaks which have been wonderful!!
The Christmas decorations we started to put up last weekend are only partially finished, because walking around seems to make me want to throw up. The house is a mess, and I need to go to the grocery store. smile emoticon
That is what is happening in the physical realm. Not so much fun!
But Tony and I were talking today about how very blessed we are, in so many ways. There are so many tough issues that people are dealing with - and although we don't know why this new health stuff is going on right now, it is manageable.
The conclusion?
We will choose radical joy! I came across this today - I posted it 4 or 5 years ago, and God used these words to encourage me and to remind me how crucial it is to find the joy in each day!!
"Choosing joy in your everyday life means more than just knowing the right things to think. The correct passages to quote. The theological doctrines of joy.
Choosing joy is a radical decision to honor God by experiencing the depths of God's promises to us. It's desiring Him above all else, rejoicing in His character, and living joyfully, according to His Word.
Radical joy is sin-destroying, world-changing, wound-healing, other-centered, and mission-minded. Radical joy creates a God-glorifying life. This year, may we choose radical, sold-out joy. Come alive joy. Passionate joy. Change-me-competely kind of joy." - Angela Thomas
Life can be frustrating. It's not always easy. But we can find it. We can dig deep and choose joy. Joy IS there to choose and to use as our spiritual weapon against whatever comes against us. No matter what we are dealing with, God is with us and He will NEVER leave us or forsake us! His plans are best!!
Good tidings of great joy to you!!
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