For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? ~ 1 Thessalonians 2:19 &20 Today my thoughts are on Sharing Joy. Jesus is our Joy. In Him we find peace, rest, love, forgiveness & much more. In 1 Thessalonians Paul is writing to a church he helped establish. He had shared Jesus with them, they were now sharing Jesus with others. A perfect example of sharing Joy! When the news was brought back to Paul that the new christians were flourishing in their faith he was full of Joy! This was his hope, joy, and crown. The people whom he'd taught, were now sharing Jesus with others! I think I can relate to the way Paul felt. Can you? I feel this way everytime I see my children pray or exhibit faith. I try to share Jesus with my sweet kidos every chance I get! Im not perfect, I certainly have what we'll call "off days". I get angry,stressed, resentful & sad. But in my imperfections is where God takes over! Through Him I am able to overcome and choose Joy when those off days come. Being a single Mama can give you the most amazing connection to God! Tell your children how you feel about your(and their) Heavenly Father. Let them hear you talk to Him out loud! Make sure they see you in His Word. When they come to you with a problem...pray with them about it. Make sure they know you are praying for them! And when they come to you with something happy....praise God with them for His goodness! Choose Joy. Share Jesus with your children and pray that one day they will share His Joy with others.
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