I know that despite many trials and valleys, God has maintained my ability to see happiness and joy through His eyes, especially during these times.
The Bible says: in James 1:2-4,
'Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for GREAT joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.'
I know that these scriptures sound crazy, but it works! Deliberately finding joy, fun, humor, & laughter when times are rough is truly the Jesus in you!
How do you do this?
Be deliberately silly.
Sing and dance to your favorite music when you drive.
Stop and feed ducks.
Take goofy selfies and post them!
Put your bare feet on some grass. It will make you giggle!
Send you best friend the awkward reels that make you belly laugh.
Share a 10-second hug.
If you are surrounded by people who do NOT do any of this... find new people.
You are made for joy!
Joy and deliberate laughter are one in the same!
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