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What does it truly mean when we sing "the joy of the Lord is my strength"? In this deeply personal reflection, I explore the stark contradiction between proclaiming joy as our spiritual foundation while spending our workdays entrenched in complaints, gossip, and negativity.

Drawing from childhood memories of singing this powerful declaration with my mother, I challenge listeners to examine whether their daily conduct actually reflects this statement of faith. How can we claim divine joy while simultaneously engaging in behavior that, as I've come to understand, actually gives praise to the adversary? Each complaint, each moment of workplace gossip, represents a spiritual choice about who or what we're truly serving.

I vulnerably share my own journey of transformation, including moments when coworkers have witnessed me crying on the job. These weren't tears of defeat, but rather a spiritual discipline—a desperate prayer for God to shield me from returning ugliness with ugliness. Having once been someone I now describe as "not nice at all," I've discovered the life-changing power of prayer before work, of inviting divine protection over my words and reactions when faced with difficult people and situations. This spiritual preparation has become as essential to my day as coffee is to others.

Whether you're struggling with a toxic workplace, difficult colleagues, or your own reactions to daily challenges, this episode offers both gentle conviction and practical guidance. Before complaining about your circumstances, perhaps consider: Have you truly surrendered your day to the One whose joy promises to be your strength? Connect with me at [email protected]  to share your thoughts or experiences with finding joy amid workplace challenges.

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