Life is full of twists and turns, ups and downs, highs and lows, and can include some really difficult situations… So it often feels hard to know how to choose joy everyday.
Here are a few tips that are helping me learn how to choose joy everyday.
Psalm 100 instructs us to…
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and enter his courts with praise.” So thanking and praising God is one way that we can enter into his presence.
Psalm 16:11 says: “In His Presence is fullness of joy.”
And in Matthew 28:20, Jesus says, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Therefore, my reasoning is that if I become more aware of God’s presence, (because He is already always with me), I will find more joy.
Furthermore, according to John 1:1, Jesus is the living Word of God. So meditating on the Word of God helps me to become more aware of His Presence.
That is why I created the “Joy in His Presence” Bible Reading Plan.
It is my hope that it will also help you learn how to choose joy everyday.
This is the Bible reading plan we will follow for the May Delight in the Word Challenge.*
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*If you are new to the monthly Delight in the Word Challenges, here is a little more about them…
Use the daily Scriptures as a starting point to delight in the Word.
Then GET CREATIVE…
using writing, lettering, doodling, Bible journaling, painting, coloring, etc.
—whatever will help you hide it in your heart and meditate on it the entire week.
Finally, take a pic and post it in my Delight in the Word Facebook group and on social media using #DITWchallenge.
Participating in the monthly DITW challenge will give you:
- a starting point, to eliminate overwhelm and decision fatigue
- motivation and inspiration
- a reason to do it NOW
- opportunity to fellowship with kindred spirits
- JOY!
I challenge you to do ONE thing that is FUN, and fills your heart with JOY, every day this month!
Grab one of more of the delightful and helpful tools and resources below to help you GET CREATIVE and learn how to Choose Joy everyday…
Choose Joy Coloring & Creativity Kit
Colorful Doodle Flowers Journal / Scripture Memory Cards
Whimsical Rainbow Printable Journal Cards
Creative Coloring Techniques for Delightful Quiet Times – Grace Edition
Cheerful Sunflower Gift Items from JoDitt Designs Custom Gift Shop
This is awesome! There’s nothing as helpful and encouraging as meditating on God’s Word. Thank you!