The announcement of the angels was that joy has come with the birth of Christ, yet there is an absence of joy in many lives. How can this be, even for those who claim to know the Savior? What can help us restore joy in our lives? An attitude of gratitude and optimism toward the future leads to incredible joy.
When Christ first came into the world, people were grateful for His appearing and the potential of what that means for future. We become a gratitude magnet and experience ever deepening joy when we concentrate on the gifts in our lives. What have you got to be thankful for?
You also believe that your best days are ahead of you, not behind you. Your mindset is, “My best days are yet ahead of me, and God’s favor is all over me.” When you change your heart and mind you change the direction of your life.
So at the end of 2010 what are you thankful for? What is right about your life? Be grateful. Then think about what your brighter and better future looks like. What do you hope for? I love the Christmas song that says, “the hopes and fears of all the years are met in Thee tonight.” Jesus came to bring hope and calm our fears.
When we get thrilled about life, we get a life that is thrilling. Jesus didn’t come for you to just exist, He came that you might have life to the full. “Joy to the world (that includes you!) the Lord HAS come!”
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