“Joy” This is the weekly email devotional of WhoUWith? Ministries (2006)   “Joy is to be found when you don’t take life, or yourself, too seriously.” --Unknown Have you ever gotten so caught up in life that you started taking everything too serious? You start finding it rare to smile, let alone, laugh. Maybe you are there right now! You are so busy “living” life that you don’t have time to enjoy life. II heard it said once that life is not getting to the finish line first…it is enjoying the race…the journey. What are you missing in life when you become so busy? Answer: JOY Why do we take ourselves so seriously? Is life really meant to be lived chasing after the American dream 24/7? What does God's Word say?: A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. Proverbs 15:30 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. Psalm 5:11-12 WWhat I am slowly learning is that life is meant to be lived chasing after Christ? I know that I take life way too serious at times and it only leads to anxiety and fear. However, when I surrender my life to Christ it is amazing how joyous my life becomes How many joyous moments are you missing with family and friends because you are consumed with your life…instead of being consumed with the One who gave your life?!! Choose Christ today and lighten up! Just a thought!