Joy at Christmas and beyond is a statement that is true if you want it to be. Join us tonight, at 6:30 pm to find out just how true this statement is. As we enter the month of Christmas, everyone is thinking more about joy.
Actually, joy is not just for Christmas. Joy is being fully aware of God’s presence in your life every day. Joy is our natural default emotion. We come into this world as joyful beings and we are on Planet Earth to bask in that joy and expand our joy outward into the Universe.
One of the biggest benefits of being joyful is a sense of connection. You feel more connected to yourself, those you care about, and the world you live in. However, there are times in our lives when we are not in a position to ‘choose joy.’
Whether it be grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, or any other heavy emotion, sometimes life saps every ounce of goodness from your life. It is at those times, I encourage you to look for moments of joy in your day. Just one small thing – a smile, the sunrise, a kind word - anything that you can hold on to. Continually remind yourself of this moment when you are feeling down.
GRATITUDE As you spend more time expressing gratitude and being in a state of gratefulness, the more joy you will feel in your life. You are filling up your wellspring of joy. Joy is becoming your default emotion.
