The Meaning of Joy

I was encouraged by the Apostle Paul's writings about joy in Philippians. Joy is an attitude more than anything else, a way of living, a trust in hope. But what brought the joy to Paul?

1. He was encouraged by the prayer partnership with the people at Philippi. I rejoice because of your prayers for me. Oh, that none of us forget the prayers for others.

2. He was encouraged that they continued to live a Christian life. Keep joyful for God is working in you, and ME, and YOU!

His final words, "Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your request to God."

Encouraging words.

WEATHER UGH !

The weather has been horrible in Tennessee. It has been 27 years since I remember anything like it. This is the FOURTH WEEK when temperatures have been at least 100 degrees. It is 101 today. Only tiny specks of rain have happened during that time. We shall certainly remember Baby Jack's coming by the heated summer.

It is so demoralizing. Nothing. Just a heat binge. I have not been outside recently. And if one goes outside it is so unbelievable hot. Even animals want to stay in during this streak. We are all in a water crisis. No one is suppose to use any water, maybe a little after it grows dark.