Focus on JOY!

Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  Focus on the sweet taste as you drink it this morning.

             Sometimes I find it very difficult to focus, do you?  It’s especially hard when I’m tired or when my mind is cluttered with so many things.  Many of us are caught up in such a busy lifestyle, that we try to pack 36 hours into 24 some days.  And the result is…..exhaustion!

          Sleep deprivation is common in our busy society. Sleeping disorders are on the rise. The impact can be seen in the increased caffeine consumption, lack of productivity on the job, and the more widespread cases of diabetes and depression.  How much rest we get (or don’t get) is also an important safety issue.  Did you know that sleep deprivation is blamed for approximately 100,000 automobile accidents and 1500 fatalities each year?  Never underestimate the importance of a good night’s rest!
 

Let’s think about rest from the spiritual perspective, too. Psalm 16: 9 sums it up beautifully: 

            "Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure."

            When David penned these words, his heart was glad. He had found the secret to JOY…resting in his relationship with God.  When we have a close walk with God, our heart will be filled with gladness and we will find ourselves rejoicing in His presence.  When our hearts are joyful, our bodies and minds are much more “at rest” because we are focusing on what is TRULY IMPORTANT.

            REST IN HIM and let Him fill your heart with unspeakable JOY!