CLOSING THOUGHTS

You should be so excited and hopeful for the days ahead long after you leave these pages. And, remember, if you ever need a joy reminder or pick-me-up, you can return to these pages often. I always find it so helpful to look back to honor the past. I never long to stay there and camp out; far too many new adventures holding Joy’s hand await me each day. But every once in a while, I find it healing to stand in the present, recall where I have come from, and how I’ve seen the goodness and faithfulness of God. My hope is that this Defiant Joy study will be a rear view of all the good the Father has done in and with your life. I pray that as you visit these pages in days to come, you will have realized many of your dreams and hopes. I pray the weight of guilt, shame, and apathy will be to you a distant memory. And, more than anything, I pray you find the Joy you’re looking for. I pray you radiate a beautiful picture of defiant joy to your family and friends who surround you.

Thank you for joining me in this journey to live life to the fullest measure of hope, comfort, and joy. I’m your biggest fan rooting for you to live loudly, love boldly, and laugh it up!