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<v SPEAKER_00>Take a moment and pause.

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<v SPEAKER_00>If you can, find a quiet spot away from people and noise.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let's be intentional to invite him in today.

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<v SPEAKER_00>When circumstances strip away comfort, joy anchored in God remains.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Choosing joy is choosing trust in who God is, even when outcomes are unclear.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Habakkuk 3, 17 and 18 declares, Though the fig tree does not bud, yet I will rejoice in the Lord.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take 15 seconds to praise God for who he is, not for what's happening, but for his faithfulness.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Close your eyes, breathe deeply.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let's go to God together and ask Him to help you rejoice in Him alone, even when life feels uncertain or disappointing.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Pray in your own words while I pray as well.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Jesus, you are my anchor.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I thank you for inviting me into a relationship with you where I can rest even when the circumstances of my life are not easy.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I declare today, my trust is in you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>My strength is found in you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You are my source of joy.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Even when my brain and body do not want to fall into alignment with this truth, I declare it over and over.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You are a good God.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Say it again.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Breathe in.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Exhale and say, You are my source of joy.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Think about a close friend or relative.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take a moment to pray for someone struggling to find joy.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask God to meet them with His presence.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.