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Living the Joyful Life

Living. It's what most people ***think*** they do. I know, I was one of them. My life was in constant turmoil. Yes, I had a lot of fun, but many of the people I hung out with were bringing me down with their drama. They influenced me and I allowed it. It was a huge mistake that I am glad to be over with. Facebook I'm still on #Facebook and a couple of other social media platforms, but post only pictures and videos of my son, or talk/chat with **true friends**. But a lot of what comes across my timeline is drama, women primarily, lamenting their failing relationships with their boyfriends or husbands. I truly feel bad for them, because most of them are experiencing major problems either of their own making or because of poverty. Likely you also see these among your friends. Some of them have "borrowed" money, if you know what I mean, but tried to take advantage of me. I had to cut them off. To this day they make their lives more miserable by borrowing from the 5/6 hucksters who prowl around and take advantage of their weakness. What to do? How can we help those who living in despair? How can we help these souls who are not living a joyful life, as God intended?

Well, for me I recognize the fact that they all know of my former life, with all of its ups, downs and uncertainties. The gospel of Jesus The good news of Jesus, that is, what He did, His promises for all who believe and follow Him, what he is doing and has done in my life and will continue to do, this are what I have to offer them. When they ask for financial assistance, I do as Peter did: "Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk" (Acts 3:6, NIV). Of course, it goes without saying that I am not healing them, as Peter did, but rather I am introducing them to the Jesus of the Bible who alone saves and is able to heal even the most wicked of hearts. Jesus is not only the great healer and physician, but the mender of hearts who loves all people regardless of class, race or creed. **He** ***is*** **God**. Thankfulness I am eternally grateful for my new life. It isn't always easy to follow Him, however. I have lost friends and acquaintances, and have been called a Bible thumper. That's okay, because I know how Christ Jesus has changed be and delivered me from my former misery. I am not a mind reader. I don't know what hardships you may be enduring. But what I can tell you is that J**esus is the answer** to your woes. I now know that joy is not dependent on my circumstances. Instead, "You will make known to me the path of life; **In Your presence** is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever" (Psalm 16:11).

Jesus is waiting to hear your voice. Won't you come to Him today? Won't you on bended knee give your life to Him and allow Him control? He will surely turn your misery to jot and your old life worth living the life He intended for you.

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