“We must know sorrow to be able to
fully appreciate joy. Joy costs pain, but the pain is worth it.” This is a
quote by Katie Davis from her book: Kisses
from Katie. Unless you have experienced some kind of pain you probably don’t
get this saying. But we all live in a broken world full of pain and hurt so I'm
sure everyone can relate to this quote in some way. I know in my own personal
life sometimes I just focus on all of the pain and hurt that I am going through
at that point in time and I don’t appreciate things that bring me joy through
that pain or because of it. I feel like I, as a person, always dwell on the
negative of this life and never see anything positive and knowing all the good
there is out there that is a very selfish and pathetic thing to do. We have no
excuse or reason to not be happy or to be angry or mad at anyone or anything.
We are so blessed! But in the midst of all of our pain we forget that. So I
want to encourage and challenge you through your times of pain. Always keep in
mind that there is a reason you are going through this whether it be to make
you a stronger person or maybe to encourage someone who is watching the way you
handle a situation. But no matter what you’re going through you should always glorify
God. And instead of just focusing on all of the pain and negativity of this
life be happy and thankful for that joy it brings you and all of the joys of
it. Joy is so satisfying! So why not enjoy it?
James 1:2-4
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