(First, a correction of yesterday's Karen's Korner and Humpty and Dumpty spelling. When I typed it, it didn't look right but I didn't have any children's books to look it up. Oh, well, maybe it WAS spelled right! Shortly after I took a short walk and I remembered.....not humty dumty......it needed two 'p's. I have edited it on the web site. If you'd like a corrected copy, go to www.karens-korner.com , scroll down to the second one on the front page (#3478). Print out a copy by clicking on the right hand corner, printer icon. Sorry!)

I have started receiving a "Scripture of the Day", didn't subscribe but I am getting it. Here is one from several days ago:

"And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit."

~ I Thessalonians 1:6

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THOUGHTS:

"We find it so easy to let our circumstances determine our moods. Paul reminds this group of new Christians, under attack that their new life in Christ had brought them joy despite the outwardly harsh circumstance they were facing.

"Their joy was not fleeting, circumstance-determined veneer. Instead, they had welcomed the powerful message of salvation with joy! This joy was not dependent upon their circumstances. It was rooted in their Savior's example, in His abiding presence through the Holy Spirit, and the salvation available through Jesus."

PRAYER:

"Heavenly Father, make my joy immune to outward circumstances and empower that joy by Your Holy Spirit. Bless me as I seek to conform my life and attitude to the example of my Savior. Please help me become a better example of spiritual joy to those around me. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

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