You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7 NIV
Poem: "CHOOSE JOY" by Deborah Ann Belka
Today I'm choosing joyI'm not going to be unhappy
today I am making sure
nothing will make me grumpy.
Today I am choosing joy,
I'll do more than just try
today I will make sure
happy tears are all I cry.
Today I am choosing joy,
I have the perfect remedy
today I'm going to Jesus. . .
for my happiness therapy!
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Praise & Prayer
I praise You, Father of mercy, for opening my eyes to see that this world only offers me temporary happiness that flees in the blink of an eye while Christ gives me unspeakable joy that lasts forever. Holy Spirit, please fill me with joy and teach me to model my Lord Jesus by persevering in faith during severe suffering. Use me this day to be a source of joy to someone You place in my path who is heartbroken and lonely. I pray for their joy and hope in Christ to be revived. Hossana [Save now] in Jesus' mighty name!
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