Last week was an exceptionally busy week. I found myself double booked on a couple of occasions and triple booked at one point. So, yes, that adds stress. Yes, that takes me a bit out of my ability to take things in stride, to smile in spite of and unfortunately to let my light shine as it should.
I had the opportunity to teach some children at my church in a Creative Workshop where we taught them Biblical principles and then did a creative activity to bring the idea home. Another lady in my church birthed the idea and asked if I would help out. One of the sections I had the opportunity to teach was on Joy. Seems simple enough, right? There are lots of Bible verses on rejoicing and being joyful all throughout the Bible……..like these for instance:
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:19
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—
and how good is a timely word! Proverbs 15:23
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-3
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2
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