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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