Comments on: Authentic Joy

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:41:33 +0000

What robs me of joy in my life is worrying about the future. Imagining worse case scenarios about what will or will not happen occupies my mind and isn’t from my God, but a thief of my joy from my enemy Satan. I’m relieved to have discovered a solution to that -“Taking captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (Corinthians 10:5) Practising thinking about what I’m thinking about and only allowing thoughts that are (Phil. 4:8- true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, praiseworthy) lets me live in the joy and peace that God intends for me. Praise God and Jesus – the Prince of Peace!! (and a link to Mary Whelchel’s book, “Think About What You Think About” http://www.amazon.com/What-Would-Jesus-Think-Whelchel/dp/1564766977

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:54:42 +0000

Bill- Great post. Authentic joy… it is easy to find in children and the thing that robs that from me is feeling like I need to get “everything” done and not allow myself to take the time to watch our kids. One of the biggest joys of my life is watching Ben exploring how to have a relationship with God and a joy today was watching him as he perched on the end of the couch with his hands folded speaking to God asking Him why it was His decision to make the satellite go out because he (Ben) really wanted to watch a show! 🙂 I love that he wanted to have this conversation with God!

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:41:23 +0000

The only thing that robs me of joy in my life is the all mighty dollar. Other than my fincances I try not to let anything else bother me. However, my kids are constant reminders of the simple joys in life. Also the path that I have left behind me has left me with great appreciation for my current path.