I’ve thought a lot about joy lately, how to share it and how to keep it stirred up inside of me. Thinking about bringing joy to God has encouraged me to behave in ways I know would please Him. I love a challenge, and especially one that makes me a better person.

I also love TEAMWORK. That’s why I’m tossing this challenge right back to YOU. Below you’ll find the steps for joining in. I hope you’ll embrace this little summons to joy, allowing it to attack some negative thinking (at least for a day, maybe longer).

That’s the question my Lily asked me as she stood at the kitchen sink washing dishes in the delightful way that only a three year old can do.

She was so eager to please and so thrilled at this Gigi’s response of delight to her inquiry. 

Of course you bring me joy!

Several years ago the truth I discovered in Psalm 91:1 transformed my thinking and changed my life.

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty. (Psalm91:1 Amplified)

Stable and fixed is certainly the cry of my heart. And it’s not just about me. Being more peaceful on the inside helps me be a better wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. And . . . being cool, calm, and collected even helps me accomplish more for the Lord.