God Gives JOY So That We May Share

                   Have you had your JOY JUICE today? Drink your fill and then get ready to give some to others!

        With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we should be counting our blessings and finding ways to share God’s love with others.  Giving is a great part of showing your thankfulness to God…and what better season of the year to consciously make an effort to share with others.

            Let’s be reminded that “sharing” is not always about material things and money.  It can be, of course, but it goes far beyond that. Listen to this anonymous poem I found that explains this concept so well:

God gives us joy that we may give;

He gives us joy that we may share;

Sometimes He gives us loads to lift

That we may learn to bear.

For life is gladder when we give,

And love is sweeter when we share,

And heavy loads rest lightly too

When we have learned to bear.

        In other words: Let’s be on the look-out for opportunities to share! When we share our joy and love, our energy and vitality, and our time, resources and talents with other people…we are the ones who gain the most! Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you."

Give some JOY away today so that it will come back to you…multiplied!