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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Expect JOY!


Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  It’s a definite “must” if you want to experience genuine joy, as well as nurture joy in others.

            It seems everyday there are stories in the news about some celebrity who has done something to tarnish his image or a respected politician who has been caught in a compromising situation.  Even on a popular TV talent show recently, we witnessed a guy professing to be a former soldier who was injured in combat, trying to save his fellow soldiers from a grenade.  We soon learned that he was a fraud.  The whole story was fabricated.

            It’s easy to become cynical when we hear of such stories. Sarcasm and cynicism is modeled before us on TV sitcoms and movies…and we often laugh when we see it on the screen.  But….when it happens in real life to us and to those we love….it can be discouraging and even devastating!

            Listen to what 1 Corinthians 13:7 says: “If you love someone you will be loyal to him no matter what the cost.  You will always believe in him, always expect the best of him, and always stand your ground in defending him.” (TLB)

            If we are committed to spreading joy and nurturing it in others, we must expect the best …not the worst…from people.  Sure, they will not always live up to those expectations.  Not one of us is perfect, that’s for sure….no one except Jesus!   So let’s strive to nurture joy in others by expecting the best from them.  You might be surprised what your belief in them can do to encourage them to make better choices…and become more joyful!

           Today....I'm expecting YOU to be a JOYful example to others! :)

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