ADVENTure Day 22 –

We sing “Joy to the World” each year, but what do we really mean.  Some people think that it means that the world should have fun because it is a time of year in which we have parties and give gifts.  Others would say that it is a time to be happy because the baby Messiah was born.

I think it goes way beyond that.  I am happy to be on vacation.  I am filled with thankfulness that the savior was born and gave Himself that I might live.  But joy is that deep seated happiness, peace, contentment, and excitement that comes from the Holy Spirit dwelling in me and empowering me to live life truly alive.  Despite, my tiredness and exhaustion, I am empowered to go through this and every week fully alive and living a life of joy with my family and all those around me. 

Spread the joy of the Lord this week.  If you don’t feel it, pray for it.  Ask for the Holy Spirit to bring you true joy!