Today, I read James 1. There are so many take aways from this passage. However the thing that I took away the most is that we should have joy even in the trials and heartache that we go through in life. This is definitely something that I find is truly hard to do. We think that having true joy is the same as putting on a face to hide the pain.
Over the years, I have gotten really good at putting on a face. I make it seem like everything is okay. My world could be falling apart around me, but to the outside, no one would ever know. My best friend and I have learned to be able to tell when one of us is upset about something. We help each other when we are feeling overwhelmed or stressed out.
One of my favorite songs that I listen to is Joy by For King and Country. This song has been such a big theme in my life this semester. I think that especially in college, it is important to remember that with God, you can find joy in even the most hopeless situations. I encourage you to start trying to find joy in all situations. God is always willing to help. He wants you to have joy. Reflect on how you can start finding joy in hopeless situations.
Keep being who God designed you to be. Remember, you are beautiful my darlings!
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