The Little Things Bring Joy

The little things bring joy! Smiles, hugs, a song that swells in your heart, try to imagine the deep aromas of spices. There is cinnamon or nutmeg for a quick fix, or the magnificent piece of chocolate eighty-five percent pure cocoa.

One can share in rescue in the darkest places by allowing yourself joy! At least let it in enough to catch your breath! Close your eyes and breathe, taking in the surroundings masked by a discontent vision.

Circumstances make us forget small things. Little things matter most in tough times. When we give joy to the attention to work its magic, unbearable stuff becomes, well, at least manageable if we give in to a refreshing drop of solace.

Explore the possibilities of finding invigorating pearls of joy within the nightmare; luscious candy, the fantastic gift of sugar, or even sugar-free candy? Sweetness astounds the palette, right? The touch to the taste buds provides instant contentment. A spontaneous reaction occurs without conscience when one reacts to the yumminess! In moderation, we have no worries. Candy is one thing with a delectable joyous boomerang to the sweetness. It’s okay, “I get you, I do, I am you, and we will get through the next few seconds to the joy. Just hang in there. We can do it.”

Savor the goodness; it will overwhelm your senses. That deliciousness needs me. Have you said this? Maybe the scent was sweet perfume, a candle wafting of apple pie, or snickerdoodles baking in the oven that evokes a response from you. Few can deny the swirling aroma of various coffee beans or chocolate? The lovely soothing aroma of a sweet chai tea warms some. Scents embrace you, offering warmth and comfort, a whisper of understanding, a promise of shared joy.

Music finds you with a bounce on the eardrum; you may have had emotions of chaotic craziness, even ugly, severe crying that engulfed your body in a burning fire just moments before the sudden respite comes. With the melodic notes pierce your heart and tears subside, the most hopeful reaction occurs, both unexpected and welcomed. You feel taller, more assertive, confident. You see them, understand them, you are them. Joy awaits, just hang in there.

Hugs, here it comes! People refuse hugs or they are uncomfortable. But, there’re so many ways to hug. The squeeze is absolute and met with retrogressive action. Regardless of how it finds you, it’s a constant in our society, especially in desperation. Counterbalance is okay. We need to connect. It is often tricky, but you are present in a hug. If we recognize the embrace is undesirable, then hug with your words. Undeniable pain causes desperate action, and we need to build up one another, and together we reach joy. Just hang in there.

Smile. I enjoy smiling; smiling is my favorite! Thank you, ELF, the movie, for forming this quote in our nostalgia. So simple, right? Why do we forget how to smile? In Creep the world’s negatives. How the frown makes itself notable. Often we don’t even notice our slippery slope to the downward turn of our expression. The heaviness steps in and takes our joy. The next time the harmful attempts its prowl, look for its counterpart, the simplicity of the smile. Even if missing from your surroundings, that joy always waits within your heart. I get you; I see you; I am you. We’ll reach joy. Hang in there, we can do this!

Now, you fill in the blank I find JOY in my nightmare by doing __________________?

You’re unique; you’re just as you should be. Jesus gets you, He sees you; He knows you. You will get to the joy because Jesus wants you; with Him, all things are possible.

Don’t get hung up on the small stuff; instead, focus on the little things of joy. Hold nothing back. Remember, the little things can bring happiness if you find Him in every little thing! Make sure you surround yourself with peeps that will hold you accountable to remember the joy in the dark places. Keep looking at the light in the darkness; you can do it! Everyone is a little broken and missing the blessing, but with a friend like Jesus, all things are possible! It is time for no more holding back from Joy!

Make sure you surround yourself with peeps that will hold you accountable to see the light in dark places. You can do it, everyone’s a little broken, but with a friend like Jesus, all things are possible!

No more holding back from joy; I bet you find that joy in Jesus!

• Always look for the good or at least the useful in all things.
• Remember the little things, looked at in the right way, can be the joy in the storms.
• Little things are always there to make you smile in the significant trials of life. Often we need to clear away the clutter by re-focusing, but there is still something that can make an important, callous thing just a little lighter.
• Keep your sense of humor; the most horrific situations can become funny in your future, depending on your perspective.
• Keep looking up and wait for the rainbows. They will come. Sometimes, it takes some time to build them, but they always come.

A woman prayed for a perfect souffle, “Please God, just this once, let it be perfect! Her first attempt failed, so she tried again. God, they pleaded, please make this perfect, and I promise to be yours forever and do anything you ask. What do you want to ask our Lord?

Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

2 Samuel 22:50 “Therefore I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name."