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Happiness Tip for troubled hearts #1: Count your blessings Call to mind God’s blessings moment by moment, especially when things seem at their worse. A thankful heart cannot exist with an anxious heart. Try taking a “thank you God” walk daily, and count your blessings with each step, being mindful of the moment at hand, your surroundings, and your breath. Before you know it your focus will shift from fear to faith, and the weight you are carrying will be lifted by God.
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God turned my sorrow into joyful dancing, as you just saw in this video, which I choreographed and danced to give God glory and testify of His goodness and love! If you're hurting and in need of hope, I'd like to invite you to read on. This is the story behind the video (set to [...]
Merciful God, release us from the time of trial and oppression that we may witness to the eternal hope of grief becoming joy and life rising from death. Amen. -- Unknown
"Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day." H. Jackson Brown, Jr. A smile is so simple, yet so powerful. When I'm feeling down and someone smiles at me, it really helps cheer me up. The world can be a lonely place. There are [...]
"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy."--Psalm 94:19 The other day a little girl asked me to pray for her. I said, "Sure, what would you like me to pray for?" She whispered softly, "I'm feeling anxious." Anxiety does not discriminate. It can affect anyone, no matter what age, race, or [...]
"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 All too often we depend on our circumstances to make us happy. But joy based on circumstances alone is like being on a roller coaster ride.... one day UP, one day DOWN. However JOY based on the LORD ( a confident [...]
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