{31 Weeks}
Jewelry: BCF, Dress: JCPenny, Shoes: Urban Original
Church yesterday was all about joy.
While I consider myself a happy person, I was questioning whether or not I could be considered truly joyful.
I define happy as more of a temporary emotion, based mostly off of circumstance.
While joy is more of a lifestyle/outlook that outshines even the darkest day.
Somedays I am truly joyful.
I recognize that even though I feel down about something, it's not the end of the world.
That others are suffering way more than I am. And that most of my "difficult" circumstances stem from a major blessing I'm forgetting to remember.
I'm upset because I'm hot and we don't have AC in our house.
But I wanted this house so bad and I got it!
I'm uncomfortable in my pregnant body.
But I'm pregnant! There is actual human life growing within my womb!!!
I have so many tangible reasons to be happy, but everlasting joy can only be found in Jesus.
I hope I remember to find my joy in Him tomorrow.
And the next day. And the next day. And every day after that.
There is this old worship song that goes "Oh praise Him! Oh praise Him! He is holy! He is holy!" And kind of as a joke I like to sing "Oh praise Him--even in the hard times..."
Because [in my right mind] it's silly to sing that song only when things are going our way, and it means more when things aren't going our way but He is still good.
Where do you find your joy?
What are some things that are making you happy in life lately?
That's a good point. There is a difference betweent being happy and being joyful. I loooove those pictures of you!!
ReplyDeleteI too find my joy in Jesus Christ! Sometimes life gets in the way and we just need to be reminded! Thanks!
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Such a beautiful post! When is your due date? Mine is October 9th, we must be pretty close :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! I strive for joy as well.
ReplyDeleteOh praise Him is one of my FAVORITE songs we sing.
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Love this post! Seriously true!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post about true joy. I appreciate that you share your faith so freely on your blog. Sometimes I have a hard time with it for some reason.
ReplyDeleteSarah....what a great teaching at Solid Rock yesterday! Joy is a choice & something I've been learning a lot right now too. My husband got laid off recently & we've been wanting to start a family. However, choosing this joy from Christ has been powerful. The Spirit has given me such joy right now even though I totally won't be like that. My faith is growing because I know I can trust Him & not worry in times of need. I enjoy your blog. Blessings to you & Ian ....the Lord has really blessed you guys! Grace & Peace,
ReplyDeleteStephanie Sticka
GREAT post!!!! I loved reading it.
ReplyDeleteI would say I've been full of joy lately. But it helps that things have been going really well. But I need to remember, like you said, that even in the bad times I should still be "joyful". Thanks!
beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your blog comment! You seriously are glowing- most gorgeous pregnant woman I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteWow, Sarah. Thankyou for posts like that!
ReplyDeleteLove your dress! And awesome post :)
ReplyDeleteI loved Sunday's sermon! It was nice seeing you at Urban last night :) You seriously look SOOO cute prego!!!!
ReplyDelete<3 Denise
Spending time with family makes me extremely happy. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your entire outfit!!
Rachel
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Oh my gosh you are absolutely adorable! I find joy at the end of a long day when my girls cuddle with me :) Heather
ReplyDeletei feel you lady- we have no AC in our house either, and summers get to 110+ here!!! last year, we FINALLY bought two window units- one for our room (i can sleep now! yay!) and one for our living room...
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