Advent Joy

Joy is not the absence of suffering, but rather the presence of the Lord in your life. This third Sunday of Advent is also called ‘Gaudete Sunday’ – Rejoicing Sunday, since the birth of Jesus and the celebration of Christmas is fast approaching. Still some people find it very hard to rejoice, since they experience heart-ache, loss, illness, disappointment and all sorts of problems. Yet those who appear to have everything they need, a luxurious house, a fancy car, a hefty bank account, lots of friends, etc, may not be as happy as one might expect. Being close to your Creator, talking to Him when you need Him, attending church, spending time in prayer, doing your duty as a Christian and a citizen of your country – these are the committments you should focus on if you really want to experience true happiness and joy. With Jesus watching over you, be assured that you are in good hands. In fact a good acronym to remember is Jesus Over You !