What's Up?

. . . I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
(Philippians 2:17b , NIV)

Good Morning!
I walked into the foyer of our office building surprised, actually stunned, to be diverted by a herd of deer heads. I stopped . . . looked . . . and confirmed . . . yes . . . a herd of real heads from real deer blocked the pathway in the foyer. Turns out the herd of deer heads were a part of our annual Sportsman show. The herd of deer heads had been positioned in such a way that they seemed to be looking intently at something above them.

The question needed to be asked, "What's up?"

The Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians from a prison cell. His perspective and mindset had been developed from a mind set above his circumstances—
"I am glad and rejoice with all of you."
As the Apostle Paul discussed the decision to pour out all of his life, he described it as a joy-filled process.

Joy comes when we look above circumstances, including difficulties and trials. In other words, the details of the day are managed differently through dependency upon God. Those who fail to look beyond themselves to the presence and power of God will not experience authentic joy. Lasting, authentic joy occurs through experiencing the activity of God, strengthening the mind, heart, and soul.

What's up for you today?
Take time for joy today.
Consciously look, with purpose and intention, beyond your own circumstances.
Focus on God with continual intensity.
Seek the divine perspective of God.
Find joy through experiencing the active presence of God.

Learning with you to look up and experience joy,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)