May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
“Joy is a sign of generosity. When you are full of joy, you move faster and you want to go about doing good to everyone. Joy is a sign of union with God, of God’s presence. Joy is love, the normal result of a heart burning with love.”
Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, also known as Mother Teresa (1910-1997) in Where There Is Love, There Is God: Her Path to Closer Union with God and Greater Love for Others (New York: Image, 2012) 323.
I can relate to this statement: “When you are full of joy, you move faster.” Speaking of moving faster, I returned from the Balkans yesterday and fly to Dallas, Texas, today.
I will to facilitate 24 hours of meetings with senior administrators of a peer group of seminaries at Dallas Theological Seminary. I am excited to serve them for the 21st consecutive year.
Back in 2003, I pulled together a peer group to help seminary administrators move beyond raising up gifts to growing generous givers. It’s been going for 21 years.
Everyone learns things when we come together. We find joy and feel God’s presence.
Likewise, I pray God fills you with joy and helps you move faster to do good to everyone. And I pray you feel His presence and makes your heart to overflow with hope and love.