Sometimes the greatest lessons in life can be learned by getting lost...
Text: “Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord.” Psalm 96:11-12
Devotion: “Music is the language of the heart; it makes our soul dance with joy.” ~Debasish Mridha. I have loved over the last several years watching Weston jam out to his favorite music on Alexa. You can hear him belting out his favorite tunes, going crazy with his favorite dance moves, and bouncing all over the house. Music is the thing that brings out the joy for him and it in turn it brings out the joy for us. As a community of faith, singing creates a space of joy and connectedness. It is the element used to unite people in their causes, or identifies a generation and the events in that generation. Elk River Lutheran Church is a congregation that values joy as a part of our identity. In the midst of a pandemic, political uncertainty, and all the chaos we are experiencing, joy is one of the things that hold us together. Give yourself permission this week to let yourself go! Crank up the music, dance like nobody's watching, and sing your heart out! Create a little joy and find new ways to share that good news with others! You are loved, you are called, and you are invited! May you find joy this week! Act:
Prayer: Loving God, stir in us a spirit of joy this week. Help us pour out your spirit into the lives of others. In your holy name. Amen! Social Media Prompt: What gives you the greatest joy?
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