Reel Joy, Real Joy
Happy Christmas Monday!
Reel Joy
Recently, I’ve stumbled across watching reels at night. I find myself in the quiet of the house cackle laughing while everyone is trying to rest.
Now, there are some I don’t enjoy. But some send me spinning, and I always have to share it with my people immediately. You can be sure if it’s a good one, someone is gonna get it too. My husband, sister, kids, and friends will be able to share in the joy that I’m experiencing. I can nearly hear them laughing with me when they receive it! It’s sooo much better to share.
Real Joy
Also recently, I heard the Christmas story read aloud. What stood out to me was the part where the Angel came and delivered the message with good tidings of great joy! It was highlighted in my mind and heart, and I sat with the joy of what that meant for me (for us) in this world where joy seems harder to access. The heavy and hard are all around us.
Great Joy
Good tidings of great joy! That’s what I’m praying for you this holiday season and new year! Great Joy! I know I often need a big dose. There is so much that concerns us, and we need Him. He is always available. Accessible.
Through Jesus, we are not offered happiness, not that everything aligns and we feel good or “up” about everything in our life. But, it is a promise that when He came to Earth, it was proclaimed with good tidings of great joy to ALL people.
You are one of those people.
Jesus is alive. His coming to us has not changed.
If He in fact is our good tiding and our great joy, we always have Him - our message of hope. We can access His peace, His love, His good tidings of great joy at all times.
“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joy, fall praises, forever. Spread your protection over them that all who love your name may be filled with joy.” Psalm 5:11
Joy Ahead in 2o23
Lastly, here’s some things we’re moving toward in ‘23, with more details in future messages:
A piece entitled, “Hope Gave All,” co-created with our Italian master artist, Alessia - Spring 2023
Partnership with ACT, which opens up the opportunity for philanthropic giving and not-for-profit donations towards the ministerial activities of Mosaic People - All 2023
HeartWorkshops - In-person/live workshops unfolding the message of mosaic - Summer 2023
In Closing
I pray that whether it’s watching reels, being with the people you love or even in the quiet moments of this season - especially when you feel alone - you remember that He comes to us with good tidings and great joy. His presence changes the room, the atmosphere, our moments. May you welcome Him in every moment and memory you make this season. I pray His great joy over you and for you into the New Year.
And that you can share that Joy when you experience Him. It’s so much better when you do.
Sabrina