glad tidings

Delight yourself in the Lord first, then you’ll be able to delight in everything else.

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” — Psalm 37:4, ESV

crucible

“In the same way that gold and silver are refined by fire, the Lord purifies your heart by the tests and trials of life.” — Proverbs 17:3, The Passion Translation

gift exchange

Some people don’t give to get; they get to give.