I have been feeling really joyful these last couple of days.
Which is AWESOME because I really haven't been feeling joyful these last couple of months.
And since {Joy} isn't one of those "fake it until you make it" things, like Praise and Thankfulness, I am so grateful to be in this new place.
After all, we have all been down in those valleys where the mountaintop of {Joy} seems miles away.
I still claim James 1:2-3 as my life verse:
"Count it all Joy my brothers, when you face trials and temptations, for the testing of your faith develops Perseverance."
and 4 is pretty amazing as well
"Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
and now, I can be Joyful as I think of all the lessons I have learned these last few months.
and trust me, I am.
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I had a wonderful day today! Despite a bad thunderstorm rolling in and leaving me home alone without power for the afternoon, it really turned out to be great!
As soon as the power came back on and I could open the garage, I hopped in my hubby's car, and took off for St@rbucks!
I spent almost 4 hours reading, and people watching, and reading and drinking Pumpkin Spiced Latte! It was wonderful.
and then, on my 30 minute drive home (St@rbucks is FAR!) I listened to my favorite Christmas CD!
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Speaking of CD's......
I just found out today that:
A.) Michael Buble's new CD comes out on Friday, October 9th! I wasn't even aware one was coming out, not to mention coming out this week! I am a huge fan of his music and have been to 2 concerts! I can't wait to take Ian to one during his next tour- they are always SO much fun!
B.) Chris Tomlin had a Christmas CD released today! I love me Christmas music, and I like to get ones that are "singable," which Tomlin's music totally is!
Anyone else a Michael Buble fan?
Thank you for posting the verse on joy -- something I am finding hard to find, as I am starting the job search and also with turning another year older .. Okay, i won't go into all that on here!! ha ..
ReplyDeleteBrittany, you live 30 minutes away from Starbucks, I would not be able to survive! =) But that sounds just like how I enjoy my days off, sitting at Starucks, people watching, reading, and journaling.
Joy..it is something hard to find, but once you do..it makes life feel uplifting. I spoke for a Young Life banquet on joy in April... so happy for you! :-) I love scripture!
ReplyDeleteHUGE Buble fan...and Harry Connick Jr...get his new album...awesome! Thank God for Joy. So glad you are there. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post on joy! It seems so many are lacking it these days, sad!
ReplyDeleteSo much to comment on here! lol...first of all, James 1:2-3 is one of my FAVORITE scriptures. During college I remember going through a particularly stressful time and reciting that verse to myself over and over when I thought I couldn't take it anymore...it gave me so much peace and hope!
ReplyDeleteSecond of all, Pumpkin spice lattes are my FAVORITE. I had my first one this year and I was blown away! Once I get 100% better, I think I need to venture out and get another one. Our closest Starbucks is really far away, too (about 45 minutes) so it's a real treat when we get to go!
And finally, Michale Buble is the best! I'm so jealous that you've been to concerts! And I also had no idea he had another CD coming out, so thanks for sharing :-D
What! Christmas music already! You're crazy, just like my sister (she starts listening to Christmas music extremely early too).
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're feeling more joyful! I think being joyful is one of those things that you just decide to be - and you can be joyful even when you aren't FEELING happy. Joy and happiness are two very separate things.
I am happy you are feeling joyful. :) Your time at Starbucks sounds great!
ReplyDeleteYay for joy! :) i just love it when I can spend hours getting lost in a book!
ReplyDeleteyour post wanted to make me start singing...you've got the joy, joy, joy down in my heart, where?, down in my heart.....
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that you are feeling joyful!
And i LOVE Christmas music!