The Joy Challenge

Daily Joy Challenge #28

Make a list of people in your life that you want to express thanks for or do something special for this month. Write down a few ways you can show that gratitude—through words, actions, or simple surprises—and start planning to carry it out. Let's make November a time of blessing others and intentional living.

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Daily Joy Challenge #27

Become aware of your countenance.  Notice what your face is saying whether you mean to or not.  If you notice that you are not showing pleasant expressions at the appropriate times, search your heart and address the root causes.  Start consciously softening the hardness you feel in your face and turn your frown upside down.  Relax.  Welcome others with your face!  

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Daily Joy Challenge #26

 Notice the beautiful things about God that you love. What character trait does God display that draws you to Him the most? How does that look in your own life? What’s one step you could take to grow in reflecting Jesus?

Optional Activity #2: Make a list of all the beautiful things you notice in the Bible—stories you’ve heard, read, or know by heart. Notice God’s heart for beauty.

Daily Joy Challenge #25

Intentionally look for the unexpected blessings God has for you in the next 24 hours. Intentionally live in the land of the Unexpected Blessings. Know that you are loved.

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Daily Joy Challenge #24

Grounding exercise 1: Name 5 things you can see

Do this slowly, and notice how your mind starts shifting from panic or worry back into calm, clear thinking. If you want to add even more impact, combine it with box breathing—take a slow round of breaths between each sensory step

Gratitude and grounding: Exercise 2

Take a gratitude walk. As you walk, use all your senses to NOTICE.

• What do you see? What do you hear? What do you feel? What do you smell? What do you taste?
  

As you notice, thank God for each thing that comes to mind. Turn your walk into wholehearted worship. Relish the sensations. Soak in the present moment. Be thankful for the gift of being alive—right here, right now.

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Daily Joy Challenge #23

We’re going to do a full body scan.

Start with your toes—wiggle them, squeeze them tight, then let them go. Contract and relax your feet a few times, and imagine the tension draining away until they’re like limp noodles.

Now, move up your legs. Slowly tense and relax each muscle group, working your way all the way up until even your forehead is as relaxed as your toes.

Repeat as often as you need or want to. It releases tension in your body and helps you relax

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Daily Joy Challenge #22

How will you celebrate making it through the first 21 days? Make an effort to celebrate your progress. 

How will you reward yourself for finishing this Joy Challenge? Decide something to look forward to to help your motivation to stay on track.  

Reflect on the past 21 days and notice any growth in your joy, in aha moments?  Any struggles? Need any prayer?  Reach out to me via email. If anyone is doing this with you, check on them.  

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Daily Joy Challenge #21

 Maybe God is stirring your heart about someone today. Is there a friend you need to reconnect with? Don’t wait. Send the message. Plan the visit. Pick up where you left off. Because the joy of friendship is one of the richest blessings God gives. Who’s a friend you need to “remember” today? Send the message. Make the call. Take the step. Because some friendships are worth more than rubies.

Daily Joy Challenge #20

So today, pause and ask yourself: Do I have eternal life through faith in Jesus? Am I walking in the abundant life He offers? Where might the enemy be stealing my joy or peace? What areas do I need to surrender to the Lord so I can be free and full?
Friend, if you’re not sure you have eternal life, if you are not a believer in Jesus yet, I urge you to look into and consider the gift of life He offers you. Pray and ask Jesus about it.  I would invite you to believe that He died and rose again to rescue your soul, and ask you to  trust Him as the way, the truth, and the life. Eternal and abundant life are His free gift of love to you.

If you are a believer and your soul feels heavy and anything but abundant, I’m asking God to show you where you need healing and freedom and what chains need to be broken.  I pray that we all walk in the fullest life Jesus has to offer and that we walk in our fullest potential. 

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Daily Joy Challenge #19

What story of redemption do you need to think about today! What treasures have you discovered in your own life or in the lives of those around you? How have you seen God turn things into beauty?

Who is a great treasure to you? Express that to them 

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