JOY STEALERS

Are you frazzled, frustrated and fed-up? Do you get up everyday and do the same thing expecting different results? We as humans do the same thing and expect either those around us or our circumstances to change. Well, wakey, wakey, the chances of that happening are slim and none. That means that in order for our lives to be different, we are the ones who have to initiate change. I have found that some easy steps can bring some much needed joy to our otherwise day to day life. Please understand that happy and joy do not mean the same thing. On this side of heaven, we will probably not ever be completely happy because life has tribulation but joy can give you hope to be content in the situations not for them. For instance if you always feel rushed, allow just 10 more minutes for the tasks ahead. Have you noticed that if you are running behind, it seems like everybody is driving 20 miles an hour. Well, if they are it's because they looked in their rearview mirror and saw a minivan maniac behind them. Also, I promise you they do not adjust the traffic lights to stay red longer on the days you're in a hurry. I heard a long time ago that poor planning on our part does not equal an emergency on everybody else's. If you do arrive at your destination without having an accident, how many did you cause? I think life has convinced us that we can't make it without doing everything, going everywhere, and having everything. At the first of the year, I made some small changes that have changed my life. I started having my time (an hour a day). I have to get up an hour early (ouch) adjust to fit your schedule. I stopped doing everything everybody wanted me to and I put God first, my husband and son (in that order) second, then mininstry or giving to others. Try to make a few small changes. Your flesh may think you are killing it and you are but the results will astound you. Even those that think they can't make changes, I speak favor over you to find a little joy in every day. The joy of the Lord is our Strength. If you're feeling weak, check your joy tank.