I have been reading about the meaning of joy, in part to my family members bringing it to my attention. I have been thinking about it for some time and realizing the things, elements, actions and duties that bring joy to myself as well as my family.
First I wanted to look up the meaning of joy, so I took a look in Websters Dictionary, it states the following:
1 a: the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires, b: the expression or exhibition of such emotion, 2: a state of happiness or felicity, 3: a source or cause of delight.
I have to admit, I would call my self a emotional person, I still get a tear in my eye over a great movie, a sweet saying or witnessing a loving moment. With that said, I find joy in many things in my life and have learned not to take things for granted. Now don't think I have rose-tinted glasses on and think the world is always great, reality can suck sometimes, but it makes you stronger or more aware and grateful for things. I don't always see the joy we are given.
This is what I find and receive joy from: I have a great family, we have flaws, but I was raised in a home where my parents loved each other, provided for us and instilled strong values and responsibilities into us at a young age. I am proud to have lived outside of town on a small farm and witness the joys of new life on the ranch. I take joy in furthering my education in a great state and receiving a degree that I use to this day, I found not only a great man to call my husband, my best friends while attending college. I take joy in having had some great jobs and with that some of my most valued friends and peers, that I call on and speak of all the time.
One of my greatest joys is the day I married Kyle. God had placed this amazing man in my life! A great love to last a lifetime, we have a good marriage and their have been some very joyous events, (Ella..she is the next paragraph) and it has not always been full of joy, we have had to take the good with the bad/sad, but have grown stronger and the foundation our marriage is built on is solid.
The next greatest joy is Ella, and it stream back to the beginning, with Kyle and I waiting to hear the news from my doctor, getting the phone call and realizing what a great gift God had given us. She brings so much happiness to us. I take joy in her and all the wonders she accomplishes, granted no joy in putting her in time out when she has done wrong!!!!
I take joy in her kissing her dad goodbye when we head out the doors and saying "see you tomorrow, Daddy" or when Kyle walks in the door and will announce, "Kyle's home!"
I thank the Lord above for these joyous sights and actions and feelings I have. Thank You!
So, what brings you joy?
I have to admit, I would call my self a emotional person, I still get a tear in my eye over a great movie, a sweet saying or witnessing a loving moment. With that said, I find joy in many things in my life and have learned not to take things for granted. Now don't think I have rose-tinted glasses on and think the world is always great, reality can suck sometimes, but it makes you stronger or more aware and grateful for things. I don't always see the joy we are given.
This is what I find and receive joy from: I have a great family, we have flaws, but I was raised in a home where my parents loved each other, provided for us and instilled strong values and responsibilities into us at a young age. I am proud to have lived outside of town on a small farm and witness the joys of new life on the ranch. I take joy in furthering my education in a great state and receiving a degree that I use to this day, I found not only a great man to call my husband, my best friends while attending college. I take joy in having had some great jobs and with that some of my most valued friends and peers, that I call on and speak of all the time.
One of my greatest joys is the day I married Kyle. God had placed this amazing man in my life! A great love to last a lifetime, we have a good marriage and their have been some very joyous events, (Ella..she is the next paragraph) and it has not always been full of joy, we have had to take the good with the bad/sad, but have grown stronger and the foundation our marriage is built on is solid.
The next greatest joy is Ella, and it stream back to the beginning, with Kyle and I waiting to hear the news from my doctor, getting the phone call and realizing what a great gift God had given us. She brings so much happiness to us. I take joy in her and all the wonders she accomplishes, granted no joy in putting her in time out when she has done wrong!!!!
I take joy in her kissing her dad goodbye when we head out the doors and saying "see you tomorrow, Daddy" or when Kyle walks in the door and will announce, "Kyle's home!"
I thank the Lord above for these joyous sights and actions and feelings I have. Thank You!
So, what brings you joy?
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