Monday Motivation - Show Some Jesus Joy

If we listen to our emotions, Monday mornings have a tendency to drag us down. We look back on the free time of the weekend and lament being forced into the structure of a work week. Instead of looking back, when we look ahead, our outlook changes.

For the Christian woman, we know the truth that God makes all things new and there are blessings all around us if we look for them. This week's Monday Motivation is to "Let the Joy of Jesus Show In Your Life and On Your Face".

This week, we will each come in contact with a variety of people. As a Christian woman, we represent God to them. Negative attitudes can turn people away from God. If we purpose in our heart on a Monday, to commit to do everything with joy, our week will look differently.

May we practice a few things this week:

speak words of joy - no complaining, look for something good to say
serve others with joy - do something gracious, no strings attached
face any changes with joyful hope - God has already gone before us and will be with us
worship with a heart of joy - thinking of all the blessings God has given us brings us to worship

When we approach each day looking for things to be thankful for, joy will fill our heart. That joy will be contagious - Be joyful!

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