Luke 6:40 says when one is fully trained, he/she will be like his teacher. What a privilege to be that teacher!!

happy Monday !!

I have been thinking a lot about joy lately -because it's such an illusive thing for so many--me included. As a mom, I struggle all the time to find joy in the mundane - to enjoy the moments I have my little ones around me. It's very easy to worry about tomorrow - yet even the the Bible says that we shouldn't do that ... because tomorrow has enough worries of it's own. (Matthew 6:34) (Word!)  In Nehemiah 8:10, we read that "The joy of the Lord is our strength." That tells me that true joy comes from God! I have only to go to the Lord each day and ASK for His joy to permeate my spirit. Not always easy when life is stressful and parenting is hard. But so worth the effort.  one day When our kids leave home, I want them to remember it as a place of joy. Don't you?  Let's give ourselves fully to today. Let's enJOY those kids. Let's laugh,play and spend time  with them. The joy of the Lord is your strength, busy mom! Grab hold of it today.
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Pilar Cardeña.

loved this ! Amen !