Christmas is over. I hope everyone had a good one. Of course we know that not everyone always has a wonderful Christmas. There are always circumstances in some lives that just don't make for a lot of happiness. This reminds me that there is a difference between happiness and joy. Even amid trials and bad circumstances, there can be plenty of joy. My wish and prayer for each of you is that 2014 brings much joy and a minimum of unhappiness.
I hope 2014 brings many new people to this site to share and be uplifted by what others share here. If you would like to share and need more info about it, just click on Linking Info under the header picture.
You are so right Charlotte! Joy comes from the Spirit of the Lord living within us! Happy New Year and blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteSo true, Patty. Thank you.
DeleteHope your Christmas was wonder-full, Charlotte! And may God bring many blessings your way in 2014. I look forward to meeting up in this lovely community that you have gathered here.
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Thank you, Sharon. Many blessings to you and all who gather here each week.
DeleteHappy New Year, Charlotte! I'm looking forward to the fact that God is always good...no matter what we are going through! We may face a trial, but our God never leaves our side! That is joyful news!! Blessings to you, and may God bless you with much joy and happiness in the coming year!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Joan
So true, Joan. Thank you for your faithfulness.
DeleteImmanuel. God is with us. The One who captures every tear and holds it in His bottle. Who has promised never to leave us; nor forsake us. I have found Him to be always faithful to His promises. Sorrow may last for a night time, but joy comes in the morning.
ReplyDeleteYou're so right, Nancy. We need to keep this in mind and remember it during the hard times as well as the good times.
ReplyDeleteWishes for a new year filled with joy and peace for all. Charlotte you are a bearer of joy by providing this wonderful site for us to gather.♥
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Beverly. You are always such an encouragement to me.
DeleteMay you too have a blessed 2014!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jean.
DeleteGuess I missed out, your linky list was already closed on Monday
ReplyDeleteOh well, I shall be back next week. http://hazel-moon-blog.blogspot.com/2013/12/dont-forget-to-remember.html