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Where is joy and happiness?  In this world of not enough money, sickness, depression, guilt, and evil actions…where can it be found?

Joy can be found in everything  you experience and touch.  People usually only associate "happy" things with joy.  Having a new baby, getting some money,  and getting a new car are some things that might come to mind.  But what else is there?   Seeing and experiencing joy is an action, not just something that happens.  You can always think another way, so yes, it’s a choice we all have to make.

So when you are depressed there are still things that can bring you joy.  You might not have a supportive family but what DO you have?     You might not have the job you "want" but what
DO you have?     Your kids might be yelling and screaming, BUT they are healthy and have a warm loving home.It is sometimes hard to see past the pain and low points in life,  but God ALWAYS leaves us another option, a better choice to make, a new way to go.  If you lose a spouse or boyfriend, sorrow comes, but a bright new day is always waiting for you.

Remember, sadness is a part of living (and diabetes can bring great sadness at times), but coming out of the sadness is also a part of living, and it’s just as definite as the tears that fall.    The joy never fails.

APPLICATION:

This is a one hour project that you will need to WORK at (in some instances).  Make a deliberate choice to be in a good mood for the next hour.  This might mean overlooking the foul moods of others, not giving in to feelings of despair, not complaining when you test your blood glucose, or helping  others.  But try this….who knows, you may choose to do it for longer than an hour.