Last week as I was visiting Holly* and was immediately
overwhelmed by her beaming smile.
In the four months I have known Holly, I have yet to see her without an infectious
smile. She has a zest for life,
has yet to be jaded by her working environment. As we were talking, I was realizing that Holly’s joy is in
direct contrast to her surroundings.
In the midst of a dark place with little hope, she exudes joy and
reminds me that there is more to each person than their current circumstances. She is content in the middle of a
sticky situation, and I greatly admire her courage and tenacity. As our time
ended, I celebrated the fact that His joy can be found even in the scariest of
places. I thanked Him for
reminding me that no matter what problems we face, we can choose peace and
joy. I ask that this shining light
not be diminished by her circumstances, that she continue to bring joy to each
person she encounters.
*Name has been change to protect her identity.
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