Joy-Watching

About this episode

This episode explores the transformative power of joy and the practice of 'Joy-Watching' in everyday life.

Psalm 9:1-2 (NLT) I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart: I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High Of all the words in the English language, Joy is one of the most transformative. It can be sparked by moments in our lives but it also dwells deeply within us. Divinely rooted, Joy is a fruit of God's spirit and is always available no matter the challenges we face. Do you remember, as a young child, running just for the sheer joy of running? Jumping for the complete delight of jumping? Or, at any age, singing for the pure joy of singing? This kind of heart-centered rejoicing enriches our spirits and comes from a place of praise to God. I like to engage in the activity of "Joy-Watching." Listening to the songbirds in the mornings begins the "Joy-Watch" as the birds express pure happiness in being alive and in welcoming the daylight. Joyful moments happen as neighbors wave to each other, as people smile at each other in the grocery store, and as school kids giggle with each other. I equally enjoy catching sight of spontaneous hugs and listening for words of affirmation and love…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim Stovall, Greta Smith

Topics covered

• joy
• spirituality
• praise
• community
• connection

Keywords

• joy
• spirituality
• praise
• community
• connection
• Psalm 9:1-2
• joy-watching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: First United Methodist Church

Books & works: Psalm 9:1-2

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