Bless Others with the Joy of the Lord

         Have you had your Joy Juice today?  Your faithful example will be a blessing to those who are looking to you as a role model.

            Whatever your stage of life, you are an influence on someone!  Whether you’re  a parent or a grandparent or even a great-grandparent, your children are looking to you for an example. You may be a brother or sister, aunt or uncle. And all of us have younger friends who are using us as a model---whether we (or they) realize it.

            We need to live each moment of every day with the heart and mind-set that we can be a blessing to whoever is watching.  Need a little help in knowing how to do that?  How do we bless others?

• By praying for them…let them know that they can depend on you to pray with them and for them.  Pray for them even when they don’t seem to care if you are praying for them.
• Encourage them. A pat on the back and an uplifting word can make such a difference in a person’s attitudes and choices.
• Explain to them that they are special and God has a wonderful plan for them.
• Show them, by your own example, the joy of relationship with Christ.
• Spend time with them, taking care to expose the truths of scripture on a daily basis.* (Claude Thomas)

When we live out these very practical disciplines, we will discover the power of  blessing both in our own lives and in the lives of our children and those who are looking for our guidance.  Ask God’s joyful blessing on these dear ones who look up to you as an example.

            This is Joyce Ashley of JoyJoy Ministries reminding you to be a blessing to someone today by drinking your JOY JUICE and sharing with others.

*Claude Thomas is pastor of First Baptist Church in Euless, Texas. For more of Dr. Thomas' resources, visit LifePoints at www.discoverfirst.org
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