Since we are almost out of January (where the heck did this month go?!), I thought I would share my goal for the year. It's simple, really.
Choose joy.
I've come to realize that joy isn't just an involuntary reaction. It's a choice. We have the power to see joy in every situation just like we have the power to see the negative. I am taking a page out of my husband's book here since he is so good at seeing the positive. I want to make a cognitive effort every day to choose joy.
When it's freezing or raining outside and all I want to do is take a walk with some vitamin D...
When work gets stressful...
When I really don't feel like cleaning...
When I don't feel pretty...
When my husband is driving me bananas...
When I miss my daughter...
When life throws the tough stuff...
I want to choose joy.
This is my goal for the year. I firmly believe that joy can be found in every situation if we are willing to see it. So let's do this, 2016. Let's find the joy.
Do you have a word or phrase you are focusing on this year?
8 comments :
I definitely agree that joy is a choice. It's easy to forget about it and get down in the dumps. Choosing joy is a good way to be more intentional with your time.
Such a beautiful verse!
I love your phrase for the year! Mine is quite similar, to trust in God and be happy.
Love this-- such a simple phrase that really can turn around your entire day/mindset.
I absolutely love this, I wish more people would choose joy. It's such a powerful thing.
I love this idea, and I think choosing joy is just perfect!
This is a wonderful goal!!!! Something I need to embrace for sure!
Yes yes yes! Love this outlook!
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