JoyEncourager's Blog

One of my favorite Christmas carols is "Joy to the World". What is JOY? Webster's dictionary tells us JOY is happiness, gladness. Many of us have JOY when we get together to celebrate the birth of Jesus, who came that we may have life and have it to the full. Jesus was full of JOY and spoke of it many times. When speaking to his deciples he said, "I have told you this so that my JOY may be in you and that your JOY may be complete.

I hope you have JOY this holiday season. However, many people will not be experiencing this happiness and gladness the season brings to others. Financial loss, job loss, loss of good health, loss of a friend or loved-one, may be the reason for unhappiness.

Notice, if you will, many reasons are due to a loss of something or someone that had previously brought them JOY.

Let us all try to do or say something for those not feeling very "joyous" this season. Just knowing someone else cares and understands them will help with the grief and/or sadness they are feeling. Maybe, just maybe, your kindness toward them will result in JOY returning to their life. My motto is "Sow Kindness/ReapJOY". JOY is my wish for you and for the world.
Merry Christmas to each and everyone.

Janet,
JOYEncourager

The question that has been asked by a number of women is "is there more to life"? The answer is an astounding YES. When the everyday happenings in our lives just seem to be lacking something, we sometimes ask ourselves "is there more?" We have a good marriage, good family, good job, etc.
However, we still feel an empty spot.
Maybe, it is time to look within ourselves and discover what it would take to fill this void. Could it be the still small voice within is guiding you to your purpose for this season of your life? We do go through different seasons. There is a time for everything under the sun. What season are you in? Lets talk!

Janet,
JoyEncourager

Let's be bold and declare, '"IT'S MY TURN".
i have cooked, cleaned, carpooled, fed the dog, entertained, lived and loved for my husband, children, family, friends, and co-workers. The list goes on and on. I do not regret having done so. However, having said that, so I can now say this, I am now ready and willing to triumphantly cry out,
'IT'S MY TURN', IT'S MY TURN, IT'S MY TURN".
We should not feel guilty when we acknowledge that we have needs and wants too. Have you really taken
the time and effort for yourself, to think about what it is you need and want?

I encourager you to think about it. Picture it in your mind. What does it look like as you take your turn?

I would like to hear from you.


Janet,
JoyEncourager

Life is a D.A.N.C.E, with all its ups and downs, twists and turns,one step forward and two steps back. We can, pretty much, choreograph our own
D.A.N.C.E. Shall we?
D.ecisions, A.ttitudes, N.egativity, C.choices, E.xpect.

You can have LessStress/MoreJOY after learning this D.A.N.C.E.

I hope you D.A.N.C.E.

Hello Ladies,
Here is hoping you are having a great day. As for me, the sun is shining, my air conditioning is working, I have had enough to eat, going to take a warm shower and get into a comfortable bed.
LIFE IS GOOD. I am so grateful.

JoyEncourager,
Janet