Grief Bites: Finding Treasure In HardshipsSample

I think sometimes we faultily believe that we can't love or enjoy life...or have joy...unless all is right in our life, relationships, and world. It simply is not true. We have the ability each and every day to choose to love life and enjoy it. We have the choice every single day to choose joy. But what if you do not feel like choosing joy? What if life has you so knocked down that you truly do not care about enjoying life at all? Sometimes, the best thing you can choose to do with your day is to get out of bed and put one foot in front of the other. Situations can be extremely tough...but they are never a good indicator to base the decision of if you are going to eventually live or enjoy life ever again. Sometimes, it truly takes time. As we remember and realize God's goodness, our joy begins to increase. And our joy continues to increase as we find our purpose in Him. God's goodness is always there. It may take training our eyes to see it again but it is always present. God wants to give you an abundant life, a life filled with His blessings and favor. Blessings are not what we originally think they are though. We originally think that blessings are things on our greatest pie-in-the-sky-high wish list ... But the truest and purest blessing is God Himself. As we tap into and receive God's true blessing...His heart...life takes on a whole new meaning. And in the process, we find our own heart again. We begin to live with genuine purpose...and that purpose produces genuine JOY. And a joy-filled life is a life we all will love to live every single day---regardless of circumstances. You may absolutely hate your circumstances...or even your whole life...right now. Life can definitely do that to you. God is bigger and better than anything you are facing though. Choose today to take one baby step at a time to begin to enjoy life once again. Little by little, you'll get there. Ask God to breathe fresh new life into you. Seek His heart every morning, noon, and night. Continually talk to Him and walk with Him throughout your day. May God bless you with His truest and purest blessings, joy, and a godly zest for life as you find your joy and purpose once again in Him!