This morning started as most mornings do, I got up at the usual 5 am and headed to the gym. I did my regular workout, then came home, sat down and enjoyed my cup of coffee as I spent time reading the Word, praying, and journaling. In the last few weeks, the Lord has given me a strong desire more joy. I have been fervently asking Him for more joy. Today he showed me 8 ways to get joy. Almost immediately I felt it come over me like a wave. I had an extra "bounce" in my step this am, and after my time with the Lord, I headed out for my daily 3 mile run with a little extra "energy". I recalled during my run the truths that He revealed to me. When I returned home, I had such an excitement and anticipation for the day. Ready to go, ready to show joy joy joy. Well, here it is 3:00 pm.....and what happened? You guessed it, I lost my joy. UGH! How did that happen?---and so soon? Circumstances of the day have robbed my joy!  So, here I find myself returning to what I learned early this morning. In great humility, I can sharing these with you, as I am also revisiting the heart of God for joy in my life.....again!

Here are 8 ways to get your joy back. ( I am sure there are more, but this what the Lord shared with me this a.m.)

1.  Reading His Word (Jer 15:16)

2.  Praying (Js 5:13)

3.  Praise (1 Sam 2:1-10, Ps 40:3)

4.  Giving Thanks  (1 Thess 5:16-18)

5.  Working Hard (Ps 128:2)

6.  Serving others (Jn 13:14-17)

7.  Fellowshipping with other believers (Neh 8:10)

8. Responding correctly--enduring against temptation (Matt 5:1-12 Js 1:12)

Be blessed.....go out there and be joyful......people will wonder what the difference is in you. Then you can share with them the source of your joy! JESUS!