Choosing Joy

Lately I've been learning about Joy.  If you know me at all you know it's something I tend to experience a lot :)  So the fact that I'm continuing to learn about it is pretty cool!

I'm learning that even when I don't FEEL overcome with Joy, I can choose to BE overcome with Joy.  I LOVE to be happy, have fun, encourage others, and experience joyfulness.  Some days though, it's not exactly what I want to do or feel.  Lately the Lord has been showing me how when I choose to have Joy, good things come of it!  It's been super cool and I've loved experiencing Joy in this new way!

On a more personal note, two of my very closest friends are getting MARRIED today!  Are you surprised? Me, having friends who are getting married!? No way! ;) (wedding tour 2012, my friends!) Anyway, they are both so precious to me and I'm more than excited to be able to be there when they vow to each other & to the Lord!

Congratulations sweet friends!  Blessings upon your marriage and future life together!!

The soon to be Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Jared Martinez!

Try to choose Joy today… You won't regret it :)

Peace & Blessings,


Mere