Do you want a life filled with joy?

Good morning everyone,

Our theme for this month: “A fresh start in a new year”

Our Bible verse for today: “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10 (CSB)

Our thought for today: “Do you want a life filled with joy?

Do you want a life of joy? Then live a life of love and purpose and service. The most joyful people are the ones who are the most loving and they are the best servants. People like that live with purpose and intentionality as they move through their days blessing people in the name of Jesus and making life better for everyone around them.

In this series I have already shared with you the fact that I’m a big fan of positive affirmations. Compulsively so. I have dozens of them written down and tucked away in all sorts of places where I’m sure to come upon them frequently – in my Bible, as book marks in the books I’m reading, in the console in my truck, in my top dresser drawer, on my desk, and in many other places. Here’s one I came across years ago, which I wrote down and which has continued to inspire and motivate me, “As I go through life, do I leave blessings in my wake: do I leave a trail of gladness behind? Let it be said that, “He went about doing good and blessing people.”

All throughout the Bible the people of God are called upon to live lives of purpose as we go through our days blessing and serving people in the name of Jesus. Doing so is one of the primary purposes of your life as a follower of Christ. If He had wanted to, Jesus could have reached down, yanked you up, and brought you straight to heaven in the moment He saved you. But He didn’t do that. Instead, He chose to leave you here on earth for some extended period of weeks, months, years, or maybe decades. He did that so you can go through your days serving and blessing others in His name and helping to advance His kingdom-building purposes here on earth.

As you prayerfully consider the New Years resolutions you are making to guide you through 2025, I encourage you to consider the ways in which you will serve others. Be intentional and specific about it. Not only will you be serving the Lord and blessings others, but the quality of your own life will improve substantially as well. It really is true that the most joyful, fulfilling, and rewarding life you will live is that one that is centered around love and service and purpose.

God bless,
Pastor Jim

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