10/7/24 Finding Confidence in God. Choose Joy, Choose Happiness on Conquer Wednesday.

What's the secret to happiness? 1st Thessalonians 5:16 says 'Always be joyful.' So, have you ever felt you had more than your fair share of problems? Join us on Conquer Wednesday whilst listening to a Soulful meditation penned Choose joy, Choose happiness. Sometimes it's our attitude towards the burdens weighing us down. At most we carry and focus on the mountain of problems we have, instead of trusting and asking God to restore the happiness and joy back. Even though our circumstances might remain the same, despite the burdens thank God, bless God and soon over time you will see small results again. You will feel empowered to take control of your thoughts and emotions rather than let them control you and rob you of your happiness. So, as I was prompted the beginning of the year to 'Speak to God More,' I was retraining my mind to God's generosity instead of life's letdowns. And as you tune in relax your mind and in your quiet state, thank God, praise God and ask God. So 'always be joyful' even when life gives you lemons, when people hurt us or when our circumstances seem hopeless, the best remedy is 'never stop praying.' Remember being joyful always doesn't mean we have to walk around with a fake smile, neither suppress but work on speaking positive over our lives and thanking God no matter the blessings big or small. Count your blessings instead of your burdens and let's not let our feelings dictate our joy. So the secret of happiness is simple, 'Count your blessings over burdens.'