Children = JOY! :)

Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  You’re never to young or old to enjoy its delightful flavor!

            Children bring much joy to our hearts…especially when we become grandparents and begin to understand the brevity of life. James 4:14 says:   “For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.”

            Indeed, life is short.  We should squeeze as much JOY from it as possible while here on earth….and make sure we’re ready for eternity with Christ---which will be UNENDING JOY!  It’s been my pleasure to spend time with my grandchildren lately.  Observing them in their daily routines has helped me to see some spiritual truths in a new way.

            Two of our grandjoys are old enough to want to help in the kitchen.  At ages six and four they can set the table and put the napkins around. No, it’s not done perfectly.  The silverware is crooked and not necessarily on the correct side of the plate according to Emily Post.  The napkins aren’t folded expertly or artfully.  But they are placed with a willing heart and a joy about helping.  And their joy brings me joy!

            Compare that to how God deals with His children.  God can do anything!  He doesn’t need help from us.  But because of His love, He patiently teaches us by allowing us to make mistakes and not always doing things perfectly.  If we allow Him to show us the best way, we will become better by following His instructions.  It brings JOY to His heart to see us learning to follow after Him.

            Ask God what He wants you to learn  today….and begin practicing it with JOY!