Sharing Joy

Looked at my side view mirror as I was driving along and delighted in the color. Just had to take a snap!

With the start of November brings one of my annual joys. Readers may recall it as "November Joy." It is a practice I started years ago to remember people who affected my life and thank them. 

The following was printed in my church newsletter this past Sunday. It bears repeating again.

Who are you thankful for?

We are coming into the month of November, the month of Thanksgiving, the month of family. I’d like to suggest a new experience: “November Joy!”

"November Joy" is an action I highly recommend! It began many years ago in my heart and always brings a smile to my face. When I would turn the calendar over to November, I began to consider people who made a difference in my life that year. Then I'd write them a note thanking them for being in my life.

Luscious leaves.

We live in uncertain days and hope is hard to find. Every person and every family have heartaches. As Christians, we have God’s HOPE to share with others to help them as they live their lives.

Hope to a believer brings complete calm to any and all situations. We can share that hope with others because we know it is true and worthy.

I encourage you to expand your celebrations in November and show gratitude to those folks who've brought a smile, helped in a time of need or just made you feel good. It might be a phone call, a visit, a gift of food or an item you make, even an email message. Anything to say, "Thank you for being in my life!"

 

A camping sight in Clear Creek State Park had a good idea!

Will you consider "November Joy" this year? Will you say thank you to the special people who have made a difference in your life? Why not use the first two weeks of November to remember and encourage someone.

 God’s Word tell us that we will be refreshed as we refresh others (Proverbs 11:25). Giving joy to another person makes your heart smile and helps you as you go through your daily life.

 HOPE is a BIG word, a miraculous word. It is a word that instills courage and refreshment in our minds.

 

Lovely, beautiful fall. I'm going to miss your beauty!

Who are you thankful for? Tell them. Show them. Share God’s HOPE. I think you will find the month of Thanksgiving will bring added joy to your heart.

 

By His Grace . . .