Wow! It feels as if JOY has been sucked out of our world this week. The danger is getting stuck here. If JOY seems to be absent, it's imperative we purposefully look for it as a continued absence of joy will defeat us.

Pause for a moment and think of five people/places/things that bring you joy. That wasn't hard was it? Focus on those when difficult circumstances seem to overshadow any good in this world.

My friend, Adria Wilkins, had reason to lose all hope of experiencing joy again after her three-year-old son, Blake, passed away. Could she be joyful when her pain and grief was so great? She will tell you she found joy all around her in the friends who prayed for Blake, the beauty of God's creation, and the love Blake lavished on his family during his short but meaningful life.

You may not have experienced the loss of a child, but learning how to LOOK OUT FOR JOY when your circumstances are challenging is what you'll hear throughout this episode! 

Listen to learn how to get your name in the drawing to receive a copy of Adria's book, The Joy Box Journal!

Adria Wilkins is the author of The Joy Box Journal and has a podcast called Joy Box Stories. You may contact her at joxboxstories.com if you'd like her to speak at your next event.