[Faith-talk] FW: [thefamilyoffaith] Senior Living Ministries - Finding joy in any circumstance

[Eric Calhoun]

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From: "TONY - Family of Faith" <familyoffaith at tampabay.rr.com>
To: <thefamilyoffaith at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [thefamilyoffaith] Senior Living Ministries -  Finding joy in
any circumstance
Date: 
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 07:11:21 -0400



           
             
              In American history, Abraham Lincoln is lauded for his
dynamic leadership during the Civil War. He's praised for the eloquent
words of his Gettysburg address. And he's immortalized as the man who freed
the slaves.

                  
                 
                         
                        The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart
trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy, and I will give
thanks to him in song.
                        --Psalm 28:7 
                       
                 
                 
                 
            Abraham Lincoln, though, is not so well known for his own
private battle with severe depression or for his wonderful remedy to his
personal problem: laughter.

            For example, Lincoln often told the story of two women who
spread rumors in Washington about Confederate President Jefferson Davis and
himself.

            These women had a conversation comparing the virtues and
potential of the two leaders. One said to the other, "I think Davis will
succeed because he's a praying man." The other replied, "But so is
Lincoln."

            "Yes, but when Abraham prays, the Lord will think he's
joking!"

            Abraham Lincoln had a terrific sense of humor...and he was
able to find joy during times when there wasn't a whole lot to laugh about.

            What about you? Are you able to find joy and laughter even
when your circumstances seem bleak?

            Nehemiah 8:10 says, "The joy of the Lord is your strength."
Take comfort and find joy in the knowledge that Almighty God, the Creator
of the universe, loves you.

            Prayer Challenge
            Praise God by singing a hymn or a chorus and ask the Lord to
allow His joy to radiate in you in all circumstances.
             
           
             
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