Finding Joy: The Little ThingsSample
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Little Thing # 2: Enjoy Good Company
Sure, you talk to family now and then, the chatty co-worker or passerby on the street, but how often do you really listen? The ancient Greek word for “brotherly love” is philia, it implies fondness and respect. Do you have philia for most people that you speak with?
Personally, if I’m fond of someone, I try my best to listen to every word and put great thought into their feelings. I try to show empathy and compassion. However, try as I might, a few may fall through the cracks of my flawed attention span. What about you? When was the last time that you did this with someone? Better yet, what about an elderly person, a co-worker, or a child (even your own)? Often, our family members need this from us the most.
God’s Word teaches us to love one another and be peacemakers. When we show love to others, we please our Father in Heaven. Peace from within increases when we are kind to others and when we take the time to show them that we care.
Allow for time today to show philia to someone, a stranger, or that co-worker that usually talks your ear off, but you never really listen. There is great joy in showing appreciation for good company. You may even gain some additional wisdom that otherwise, you would not have known.
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Do you ever find yourself worrying about the wrong things? The stresses of this life are only temporary and fail compared to the importance of our eternity. This 7-day devotional will help you to find your way back to the center of what's truly important. Enjoying the little things of life can bring you peace, comfort, and, most importantly, joy.
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