Part 1 – Gifts of Joy (Intro)
The journey into joy of an ordinary, not so ordinary life! Ordinary, because what two lives are ever really the same. Not so ordinary, because the story of my life has often colored outside the lines of what our society calls normal. There are many, many ways we can define joy. This page merely lists a few that have become a very real and present reality for me, and my family… As well as a growing journal of just some of the Gifts of Joy we have experienced throughout our normal, not so normal days past. Joy is realizing that: ~ All the good in our day is a gift from Him who loves us more than we can possibly imagine; ~ Every time something bad almost happens, it was our Heavenly Father protecting us; ~ When our prayers are answered, it is Father attentively...
Overcoming Difficulties
As soon as your mind gets snagged up by a difficulty, thank Him for how He has helped you overcome a similar “Problem” in your past! Then ask Him for how to handle THIS new situation! Be sure to thank Him for this problem itself! For hidden in the solving of each new difficulty, is the opening of all kinds of doors and new opportunities! And remember, when you choose to do all these things With Him, He will be With You! He will not leave you to face it alone! (Jesus Calling – May 11) (2 Chronicles 15:2)