Counsel #28 — Enjoy the Journey!

Picture: Counsel #28 — Enjoy the Journey!CSL 66.1

Don’t just focus so much on yourself that you miss out on really enjoying your friendship with Jesus! The happiness you clearly show will help other people see how great a relationship with Jesus is and make them want it for themselves!CSL 66.2

When you joyfully show Jesus to others, it tells them that it’s wonderful to work for Him, be His friend, and belong to His special family.^{[85]John 15:11} God loves it when His kids are happy!CSL 66.3

When we encourage our friends, let’s talk about how great God is and feel it in our hearts. This will make our friends think about Jesus and increase our own joy at the same time. Our words of hope and cheer will help to make our friends’ faith stronger.CSL 66.4

Let people see through your obvious hope and happiness that Jesus is a Friend to everyone, even those who make mistakes. Let them see through you that Jesus is friendly, full of joy, and the source of your happiness.^{[86] https://bellevueadventist.org/when-jesus-said-joy/} CSL 66.5

“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 NKJVCSL 66.6

“We are not, because Christ died, left [as] a company of orphans.... It is possible for us to obtain victory after victory, and be the most happy people on the face of the earth.” Ellen White in Our High Calling, p. 148CSL 66.7

Reflect: How intentional are you about speaking well of God when encouraging your friends? What are some ways you can more actively let praise be "on your lips and in your hearts"?CSL 66.8