As a bride to be and navigating all of life's little moments [another blog post to come on that], there are a lot of things that keep me grounded. With the help of ChatGPT as I gathered my thoughts, I had this written for me to express and encourage YOU that whatever big life transition you may be in, and the joy may seem to be tugged from your heart, take note and hold onto this for safe keeping...
Keep Your Joy
Not everyone will see your journey clearly.
Some may only recognize the version of you they’ve always known.
Others may misunderstand your growth as distance, your peace as passivity, or your boundaries as rebellion.
But still—keep your joy.
Keep your joy when the room feels tight with old expectations.
Keep your joy when you’re doing the deep work no one claps for.
Keep your joy even when your decisions invite whispers, not applause.
You weren’t made to be understood by everyone.
You were made to walk in alignment, not approval.
And joy? Joy is your quiet rebellion. Your soft power. Your God-given gift.
So, no matter who sees you through the lens of the past,
Keep your eyes on the future—and keep your joy.
So dear one, you may be in a transition season much like me, but you can take it all in and realize that J O Y is found in trusting Jesus and inviting HIM into your inner world, where there are no judgements, no doubts, and no fears.
