Even amid the Christmas movies, songs, and jolly Santas, it might be hard to ‘feel’ like Christmas is coming if you don’t feel joyful. With tomorrow being Gaudete Sunday, a specific day for rejoicing, this coming week is a great time to understand what true Christian joy is.
True Christian joy is not necessarily a feeling of happiness because life is going great. True Christian joy is knowing the promise of Christ – rejoicing that he has come, given us eternal life, and that he will come again. Joy is the ability to have a certain happiness despite our circumstances. We are children of God and he loves us. Joy is a choice – choosing to live knowing the Father loves us.
Today: Whenever something unexpected or unpleasant happens today, think to yourself ‘I choose Joy’. Practice choosing the true Joy of Christ today in various circumstances.
Sent by Amy Jacobi on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 10:00AM