Whenever I hear the question, “What’s the secret to joy?” —I think of an acronym I learned at church years ago. I don’t remember which preacher taught it to me, but it stuck in my mind like hot glue does to the counter when I’m not paying close attention while crafting.
J – Jesus
O – others
Y – yourself
I have told you this so that my joy may be in you
and that your joy may be complete…
Love each other as I have loved you.
John 15:11-12 NIV
I still believe we’re wise to love Jesus and others before ourselves, but if you want to know a bit more about what I think about joy, please take a peek at a blog I’m a guest on this week. Gail asked some good questions and I—being a lover of words—got into the whole interview thing and shared some personal stuff about myself you may not know yet (including a small announcement).
But you’ll have to click on the link below to find out what they are. By the way, Gail’s a lovely hostess—she’ll make you feel more than welcome. <3
loving others first
while following Jesus Christ
His secret to joy
~
Wendy/2017
Joyful Blessings ~ Wendy 🙂
Here’s the link: Women of Faith and Fiction
What is your secret to joy?
so true.
Thank you. Your recent post is so true too. 🙂
I learned the JOY acronym in church too.
Beautiful post, Wendy. ❤
Thank you, dear Tracy. The JOY acronym is an oldie but a goodie. <3
Thank you for the lovely compliment, Wendy! It was a pleasure having you! 😊
You’re so welcome, dear Gail. <3 I appreciate your friendship and your kindness.
I’ve got the joy joy joy joy down in my heart 🙂 as well, and reading pretty much anything you write adds one more joy. Thanks.
That song sure brings back memories…and I’m so happy, so very ha..aa…aa..ppy I have the love of Jesus in my heart. <3 Thank you for the detour down memory lane and for your encouraging words, dear Marianne. 🙂
That was awesome thanks for sharing Wendy
Thank you, dear Joyce. It’s nice to meet you. 🙂