Episode
Joy-Watching
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- Grace for All
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- Jun 1, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 326
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Summary
Psalm 9:1-2 (NLT) I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart: I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High Of all the words in the English language, Joy is one of the most transformative. It can be sparked by moments in our lives but it also dwells deeply within us. Divinely rooted, Joy is a fruit of God's spirit and is always available no matter the challenges we face. Do you remember, as a young child, running just for the sheer joy of running? Jumping for the complete delight of jumping? Or, at any age, singing for the pure joy of singing? This kind of heart-centered rejoicing enriches our spirits and comes from a place of praise to God. I like to engage in the activity of "Joy-Watching." Listening to the songbirds in the mornings begins the "Joy-Watch" as the birds express pure happiness in being alive and in welcoming the daylight. Joyful moments happen as neighbors wave to each other, as people smile at each other in the grocery store, and as school kids giggle with each other. I equally enjoy catching sight of spontaneous hugs and listening for words of affirmation and love. Being at church offers an incredible opportunity for "Joy-Watching" as all ages engage in such connections and expressions. Churches are full of smiles, encouraging words and uplifting moments. These can be noticed in the words of sermons and the messages of choir anthems and songs. Smiles show up as the younger children dash forward to their special time in the church service or spontaneously dance while the Praise band plays. When heaviness, sadness or fear show up in my life I know that joy remains alongside these feelings and is impossible to completely extinguish. I can lean into the future…