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2020 Advent Devotions 

Wednesday, December 16 - Barb Kline

Psalm 126: 2  “Then our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with shouts of joy.”
 
I have found that, if I look for it, most of my days are filled with joy-----maybe not GREAT joy, but joy nonetheless.
 
In the winter, I look forward to the first snow, and am so happy when it finally arrives. 
 
In spring, I look forward to watching flower bulbs burst from the soil and flowers grow from seed and am so happy watching my garden grow.
 
In summer, I look forward to a week at the beach and days spent at the pool or Laurel Lake.
 
In recent weeks, as I am driving on Trindle Road, headed to Carlisle, I see the sun rising in my rearview mirror, and the sky is a beautiful salmon color.  I am filled with joy at the possibilities a new day holds.
 
Spending time with my sons, my daughters-in-law, my grandchildren and /or my sisters is something I look forward to and it fills me with joy.
 
An unplanned trip to the grocery store (I love grocery stores), a winery in Manheim, a trip to Lititz or a long weekend at the beach with Steve makes me so happy and fills me with joy.
 
A lunch time walk with a dear friend on a warm, sunny autumn day; soap making with my oldest, dear friend; or having coffee and desserts on a   Sunday afternoon with friends from church fills me with joy.
 
Helping prep for Second Saturday generally fills me with joy.
 
Walking my sweet dog, Ginger, fills me with joy.
 
A delicious dinner----whether at home or out----with Steve fills me with joy.
 
Finally, at day’s end, a cozy house, a comfortable bed, reflecting on the day, giving thanks for it all brings me joy, as does waking up after a good night’s rest.   If you look for it, most days of our lives are filled with joy.
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Prayer:  Dear Lord, thank you for your many blessings and for giving me the ability to find joy in the ordinary.  You have blessed me richly.  Amen.
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