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Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough QUOTES

1 " Fallen man is both terrified of vulnerability and committed to maintaining independence. "

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2 " I would rather walk every day in the darkness with a God who remains a mystery to me than in the light with a God I completely understand. "

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3 " Depth, not speed, is the truest measure of a balanced life. "

― , Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough

4 " Joy is rooted in gratitude. You cannot have a joyful heart without having a grateful heart. "

― , Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough

5 " Loving a moment doesn't remove the pain, but it does make room for joy. "

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6 " A fundamental part of expressing trust in God is learning how to gaze at him and only glance at our problems. "

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7 " We were made to live for ever. Something deep inside us calls out for what was lost, so we keep reaching for it, keep trying to find that perfection our souls long for. So it's not wrong to long for perfection; it's just wrong to expect it on earth. It isn't found here. "

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8 " The antidote to perfectionism is acceptance - acceptance of our earthly imperfections because we are focused on the day when imperfection will be no more. "

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9 " People are dying to be listened to. People are dying to be able to pour out their hearts and not be judged, not be told they're crazy, not be told their feelings don't matter. "

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10 " Control the controllables and leave the uncontrollables to God. "

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11 " Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be all right, and the determined choice to praise God in all things. "

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12 " Joy begins with our convictions about spiritual truths we're willing to bet our lives on, and truths that are lodged so deeply within us that they produce a settled assurance about God. "

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13 " we are going to experience joy in this lifetime, there’s only one possible way: We will have to choose it. We will have to choose it in spite of unbelievable circumstances. We will have to choose it in the middle of a situation that seems too hard to bear. We will have to choose it even if our worst nightmare comes true. This isn’t what we want to hear. We keep trying to line up all the little ducks in a row, to smooth out the rough spots, and to shore up all the wobbly places, still convinced that if we get our act together, we finish the huge project, our health clears up, we get a raise, or we can just get things right, we can finally be joyful. "

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14 " one of the ways to decrease stress and increase joy is to find the “bless in the mess. "

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15 " Spiritual growth doesn’t happen automatically and is rarely pretty; we will all be “under construction” until the day we die and we finally take hold of the “life that is truly life” (1 Tim. 6:19). "

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16 " When trials expose our faith-life, will others see us embracing both the joy and the pain of our life? We do not need to live out one and deny the other. Those around us need to recognize that both of these elements are part of life, and both give us hope for heaven. "

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17 " You and I were made for connection, to be emotionally attached to others. It’s a well-known fact that physical touch is crucial for us as human beings, not just for emotional health but for our very survival. Studies show that the elderly die sooner if they don’t have physical touch. Babies are more likely to be diagnosed with “failure to thrive” if they’re not touched. One "

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18 " tender, thoughtful and affectionate. Men are more helped by sympathy, than by service; love is more than money, and a kind word will give more pleasure than a present.”[23] If you live by yourself, you may have to get creative in finding ways to express love extravagantly. While the people at your work may look askance at you if you suddenly start handing out hugs, it’s almost always appropriate to shake hands or touch a shoulder or an elbow lightly. Certainly there are people at your church who will be receptive to a hug. If not, find a different church! Those who love lavishly, extravagantly, find their souls flooded with joy. "

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19 " To experience joy on a daily basis, learn what it means to live in the moment. Notice I said in, not for. To live for the moment is irresponsible and leads to decisions you may regret. You may already have a testimony of what it meant for you to live for the moment. Living in the moment helps us recognize that God can be found in this moment, whether it contains joy or sorrow. As a perfectionist, I’m always waiting for a perfect moment before I enjoy it. But nothing is ever perfect! That’s why the Bible encourages us to “make the most of every opportunity” for doing good (Eph. 5:16 "

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― , Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough