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Sing a song of joy today. If someone hears you, sing anyway.
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“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” (Hebrews 13:15-16)
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Commit this passage to memory: “Consider it pure JOY, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:2-3)
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Watch your favorite funny movie or show with someone else.
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“To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.” (Jim Valvano)
List 3 things that steal your joy in life.
Then…
Commit to doing everything in your power to avoid influencing others in these ways.
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“Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong things at the tempting moment.” (Benjamin Franklin)
“Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.” (Proverbs 12:19-20)
List 5 things in your life that give you the most joy.
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“Nothing I’ve ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children.” (Bill Cosby)
“The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.” (Psalm 19:8)
Greet every person you meet today with an outward expression of joy. Smile!
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“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” (Leo F. Buscaglia)
Greet every person you meet today with an outward expression of joy. Smile!
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An Irish Saying on St. Patrick’s Day…
“May your mornings bring joy and your evenings bring peace.
May your troubles grow few as your blessings increase.
May the saddest day of your future
Be no worse than the happiest day of your past.
May your hands be forever clasped in friendship
And your hearts joined forever in love.
[Our] lives are very special,
God has touched you in many ways.
May his blessings rest upon you and fill all your coming days.”
Sing a song of joy today…even if someone hears you.
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“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.” (James 5:13)
Watch your favorite funny movie or show with someone else.
*If you do not have access to a television, be creative. Find a way to laugh with someone.
*Share your selection on Comments.
“To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.” (Jim Valvano)
Review your list from Monday. How many of the items that bring you joy are truly rooted in love?
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From The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino:
“I will greet this day with love in my heart. And how will I do this? Henceforth will I look on all things with love and I will be born again. I will love the sun for it warms my bones; yet I will love the rain for it cleanses my spirit. I will love the light for it shows me the way; yet I will love the darkness for it shows me the stars. I will welcome happiness for it enlarges my heart; yet I will endure sadness for it opens my soul. I will acknowledge rewards for they are my due; yet I will welcome obstacles for they are my challenge. I will greet this day with love in my heart…”
