SHADRACH, MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO: Joy in the furnace The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego has been recounted over and over again. The conditions of their heart during those difficult moments depicted a deeper faith in God. They were giving a judgment to be thrown into a blazing fire because they choose not to bow…
“Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.”- Philippians 4:4 I have stated that joy manifest in a cheerful heart. It doesn’t negate the realities of life, it only emboldens you. The first thing that keeps a person joyful is Rejoicing in the Lord. Paul in his letter to the Philippians was encouraging them…
“ The person without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder”- Thomas Carlyle No matter how big or small a ship may be, it needs a rudder. A rudder is a flat piece hinged vertically near the stern of a boat or ship for steering. Thomas Carlyle is reminding us that a life without purpose…
Life in general is hard but a merry heart brings joy to the body despites life’s difficulties. In my book I explained that happiness is different from joy. Whiles happiness emanates from positive events of life, JOY comes from within whether events are bad or good. Happy moments can bring joy. Let me explain some…