What Brings You Joy?

Here are a few thoughts for Advent 3 that were shared via email with the people of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. 

Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7
4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 
This Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent, Joy Sunday. The reading from Philippians is very fitting for that theme. We will also experience the joy of the cantata, “The Light Before Christmas,” done by our choir. 

Paul was in prison when he wrote these words and yet he was able to tell the Philippians to rejoice. There are many aspects of joy and many things that bring us joy. For Paul, it’s obvious that his rock-solid relationship with God was his main source of joy. Out of that, was his relationship with his churches whom he dearly loved. For us as well, it all begins with our relationship with God. Out of that comes our relationships with each other and finally with our communities. 

On Sunday, before our cantata, I will pose the question, “What brought you joy this week?” Be prepared to share with your fellow worshippers. 

May you experience God’s joy and peace in this holy season of preparation. 






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