Cultivating Joy

Think about what JOY means to you?

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What does Peace mean to you?

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James1:1-5 "Count it all joy, my brothers,[b] when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."
Lack of gratitude stems from distrust and hopelessness.

Proverbs 11:25 "A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed."
Lack of generosity stems from fear and insecurity.

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To Cultivate:

GRATITUDE cultivates JOY

God gives us life and brings healing when we experience brokenness, we respond with gratitude to God’s generosity and then in turn give to others. Because we are grateful, we give, and because we give, we are grateful.

Little ways to cultivate JOY

• Pray everyday and be still with God. Listen and give thanks.
• Learn to say THANK YOU.
• Check your thoughts,are they positive or negative. Call yourself out and live with intention.
• Surrender each moment to God and live in each moment, that is where God is present.
• Stop taking yourself so seriously, give yourself permission to fail.

Little ways to cultivate PEACE

• Pray everyday and be still with God. Listen and give thanks.
• Say YES to something that is outside your comfort zone.
• Look at the clutter in your life and think about what areas need to be organized.
• Are you serving yourself?
• How are you serving the world?