In this episode I share an excerpt about the joy that God offers to us. This joy is not contingent upon circumstances and can coexist with sadness, grief or frustration. It cannot be taken away, but it does require us to trust God. Like faith, trust needs to be proven out as we take risks and have experiences of God with us. One of the keys of growing in our trust and, therefore, joy, is to recognize, acknowledge and be grateful for the ways God has been there for you. That doesn't mean everything goes the way that we want it to, but how has God helped you through a challenging circumstance such as through comfort and encouragement? As you learn to trust and live in God’s joy, you’re sharing the most beautiful song with the world around you.

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0:00 Welcome Intro

1:23 Journal excerpt start

3:00 Quote: Simply receive from me and let the overflow change the world around you…

3:58 Joy is not contingent upon circumstances

6:56 There is a tie between trust in God and being joyful

9:06 Faith and trust need to be proven out

13:03 Remember what God has demonstrated and hold it in your heart

16:54 God’s gift of joy is like a song and cannot be taken away

20:46 As you live in God’s joy, you’re sharing the most beautiful song with the world

22:17 It’s not about doing life perfectly

27:57 Encouragement and prayer

29:56 Thanks for tuning in

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• Simply receive from me and let the overflow change the world around you. Yes, answer when others ask what your source of joy and strength is. But do not be concerned about speaking out or living your life just right.

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