WHAT YOU CAN DO THIS WEEK

Reflect on this season of your life. What thoughts and feelings surface? To what extent are you experiencing joy in your life? Reflect on Mary’s song of joy to God in Luke 1:46-56. Why do you think she is so joyous, and how does her song inspire you? Consider how God has shown you mercy and His greatness recently. Take some time to thank and praise Him for who He is, and what He has done for you. Now, what is something difficult you’re currently facing? What might God be trying to show you, even through difficulty? Ask God to help you see how depending on Jesus can lead to you experiencing joy. What could God be encouraging you to focus on or do to receive and share joy? Pray for God’s help to practice the discipline of celebration and to grow in your experience of joy.