😊☀️👋🏻 Good morning, friend!

Today we’re focusing on choosing joy, regardless of circumstances. Ask God to help you find joy through His presence.

❤️ START WITH THE HEART

• What’s one thing that brings you joy today?

  Thank God for it.

• Is there a difficult situation where joy feels hard to find?

  Bring it to God, asking Him for joy.

Family Tip 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦: Have family members share something joyful and something challenging.

📖 EXPLORE THE WORD: 

Today’s passage calls us to find joy in all situations because of God’s presence.

READ: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

• How does this passage help us find joy in all circumstances?

• How might choosing joy affect your outlook today?

Family Tip 👧👦: Ask kids, “How can we find joy even when things are tough?”

🚀 ACT AND APPLY

Now that you’ve spent time reflecting on today’s truth, it’s time to put it into practice! Choose one of these Spirit-led action steps to live out what you’ve learned, or create your own response. Let’s make this a day of intentional growth!

Family Tip 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦: Encourage each family member to commit to choosing joy today.

🗣 RALLY AND SHARE

• Who could you encourage to choose joy today?

• Could you pray for someone who needs joy in a difficult time?

Family Tip 🤲: Share your commitment and pray for one another to choose joy.

🙏 STOP AND PRAY: 

“Lord, thank You for the gift of joy. Help me see Your presence in every situation and choose joy, knowing You are with me. Amen.”

❤️ SHARE THE HOPE

💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: 

We’d love to hear from you! To stay committed, reply to this email or head over to the comments section on today’s post to share your Spirit-Led Action commitment. Let’s encourage each other in this journey!

🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 

Want to go deeper? Listen to this week’s Hope for the Mountainside podcast episode.

⛪️ WHY NOT VISIT US IN PERSON?

We’d love to see you at Mountainside Community Bible Church! Join us for worship and a welcoming community every Sunday at 10 AM. Plan your visit below—we can’t wait to meet you!