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Your Question:
Can our daily routines bring joy to others?
Answer:
As I reflect on my daily routines, I'm reminded of the importance of joy in our lives. According to C.S. Lewis, joy is never in our power, but pleasure often is. While we can stimulate and control pleasure, joy is beyond our reach. It's a beautiful thing to experience, but we can't manufacture or manipulate it to please ourselves. As a pastor, I've seen how our daily routines can bring joy to others. When we intentionally design our lives to give Jesus free rein over our formation, a whole new level of joy becomes available. By arranging our days to experience deep contentment, joy, and confidence in our everyday life with God, we can bring joy to those around us. This is especially true in our relationships with our family. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and our daily routines, such as having dinner together, have brought us joy and deepened our relationship. My children, Joshua and Rebecca, also experience joy through our daily routines. Whether it's playing catch with Joshua or helping Rebecca with her homework, these moments bring us joy and create lasting memories. As I reflect on my own daily routines, I'm reminded that joy is always personal and serves to affirm others and deepen relationships. By prioritizing joy in our daily lives, we can bring joy to those around us and experience the happiness that comes from it.
Sources:
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
practicing the way
john mark comer
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