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WEDNESDAY THOUGHT 1/14/09

Be joyful!
 
One of the things I admired about my mother was her exuberant joy and flat-out passion for life.  Though technically an invalid, with lifelong heart problems, and more than her fair share of life’s other usual challenges, her glass was never just half full, but always overflowing.
 
Even when she complained or found fault (and she was one not inclined to hold back her opinion), it was always with a laugh and a smile.  I don’t know whether she decided one day — or was born with the amazing realization — that joy or misery is a choice we make.  And pretty much every day, she chose joy.  And that simple decision made others joyful, too. 
 
My point:  Choose joy!  Life has its problems.  Big deal!  Rather than complain or state the obvious (gee whiz, life is hard), celebrate life and its many blessings.  — jri
 
“Be joyful always; pray continually;
give thanks in all circumstances, for
this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
        –    St. Paul
               (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)