Have you
had your JOY JUICE today? I’m convinced
that a healthy diet of joy in the Lord makes
you “healthy, wealthy and wise”!
Ben Franklin was convinced that: “Early
to bed; early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise!” There is a big difference in the word’s view
and God’s view on this subject! I have
witnessed first-hand strong Christians who endure sickness, pain and many kinds
of physical attacks on their bodies, yet they are radiant because of the love
of Christ and their faith that He is in control, regardless.
And let’s
talk about the “wealth” aspect of the subject…..it seems so many people in our
world today are persistently pursuing wealth: money, possessions, a life of
luxury. But “enough” is really never
enough! Ben Franklin had something to say about that too. He wrote: “The poor have little, beggars none; The
rich too much, enough not one.” In
other words, if we focus on becoming financially wealthy at the expense of what
is truly important, then we will never be satisfied.
We can
learn a great lesson about spiritual wealth from Paul in Philippians 4:12: “I
know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have
learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well
fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Do you know Paul’s
“secret”? It’s the JOY of relationship
with Jesus Christ!
Today I pray for spiritual health, wealth and
wisdom for you! Begin by spending time with the source of true JOY! His name is
JESUS!
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