JOY!

Good Evening,

We have not been home all that long; and it is such a beautiful evening. Hard to imagine it will be dark within the next half hour. We will be seeing our bed soon; inasmuch as we have an early start and a full tidbitz day tomorrow.

We also visited our friend in the hospital; and he looks pretty pale (understandable); however, he is doing okay and is out of the ICU. He can speak (coherently); whereas approx ten days ago, he was considered as 'brain dead' and was revived by 'brain scans'. A number of us have been saying several Intercessary Prayers for him; and we are hopeful that this second go around of inserting a pacemaker, will stay the course.

Going back to the Vision Channel this morning, I will share a few tidbits, I learned from the 'Hour of Power' (Robert Schuller Snr - www.hourofpower.org). Derek Fisher of the L.A. Lakers, was a guest and his book, 'Character Driven' covers much. 'Young' people (I think of myself as a 'young person' LOL!) would appreciate his book about Character, Faith, Purpose, Inspiration. Leadership etc. As Derek says, 'It is not uncool to stand up and ask Him for help'. Plus, 'be a 'light (of encouragement) to someone.'

Hour of Power, Guest Pastor Tony Campolo, shares that 'JOY' (a Gift from the Holy Spirit) keeps you going; his message being 'The Kingdom of God is a Party!'. TRUST in Him to bring you something GOOD! Tony shares: "It's a joy that comes from forgiveness of sins. It's a joy that comes when you spread it to others by the grace of God. But lastly, it's a great joy that is able to permeate your life even in the midst of hard times. Even in the midst of suffering. That's what makes it different from happiness. Happiness depends on what happens. Joy is something that keeps you going even when what is happening isn't going well at all".

Tony tells a couple of wonderful, and with humour, stories. ie. About a special birthday party, and a 'celebration' Wow! Well worth hearing; empowering methinks!

In yesterday's post, 'Giving Thanks!', I shared about the interaction of JOY that I experienced with others. ie. "An ephifany; when we were out this afternoon, I felt like a 'kangaroo' bounding with unbridled enthusiasm! Well, everyone I met, started smiling, laughing, and being genuuinely joyful! Wow! I thought, this is awesome! The Holy Spirit works through us all to reach out and touch others! Just like my friend (see yesterday's post) who encouraged me". There are NO coincidences!

Tomorrow, I will share a few bittids from 'Enjoying Everyday Life' (Joyce Meyer - www.joycemeyer.org) and to mention again, there are NO Coincidences!

Here is wishing you all a 'Good night', and a restful sleep.

Peace and God Bless.