Good
News121105-Joy
“Be joyful always; pray
continually;
give
thanks in all circumstances,
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1
Thessalonians 5 vs. 16-18
The Christmas is a joyful time. The joy of the
celebration generally pushes the stress and negativity into the background. A
friend recently commented that he wanted to bottle up the holiday spirit for
later use. He needs to learn that the
bottle he needs is the bible on his bookcase. The bible is more than a bottle;
it is a large jug of joy. A drink a day will keep miseries away and you can
take as many drinks as you want!
Ok, so that’s enough analogy for today! If you are
reading this “Good News” you know where to go when in need. You know to seek
out a spiritual mentor, a sponsor or even to grab your favorite prayer guide
and pray. That is truly what spirituality is all about; having the faith to
snatch joy from the heat of the moment rather than getting bogged down in
negativity.
Thought or Today: Today and throughout the holiday season, let us shed the stress,
pray for the moment and find the joy.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, today
we ask that we may find the joy of the holiday season. We ask so that we may
share it with others and be leaders in our faith.
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