I have the privilege of speaking tonight at a ladies' event at a church in Fitzgerald...Westside Baptist. I'll tell you more about that JOYful experience tomorrow! You see, I'm EXPECTING JOY! Anticipating God to pour out His JOY JUICE onto us. I think that's the key to finding JOY many times! You have to be looking for it. Often we focus on the negatives instead of all the good things that God has done and is doing for us. So, I've become determined to focus on the JOY of JESUS!
My message tonight has to do with planting the seeds of JOY in our "Fall Gardens". We can't do this alone. We need the MASTER GARDENER to show us how. And we need fellow gardeners to help us when we fail or grow weary.
We must plant our gardens with the right attitude....the attitude of Christ. (Philippians 2:5)
Also imperative in the gardening process is to use the right tools...one of the most important is that tool we call our tongue. Are we using it to plant the seeds which produce the "fruit" of the Spririt?
At times we must put our agenda to one side and help someone in their garden. This takes humility and selflessness.
Don't forget to plant that seed called "obedience". John 14:15 tells us: "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments."
Okay....so that's my message in a nutshell! To hear the "full meal deal", come on to Westside tonight at 7:00! It would bring us much JOY if you'd join us! Even if you can't come, please remember to be planting your seeds of JOY in your garden of life...DAILY!
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