8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. 

• Luke 2:8-20 NIV

2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven ...

• Acts 2:2 NIV

3 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

• Acts 9:3 NIV

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God ...

• Luke 2:13 NIV

4 ... In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.

• 2 Corinthians 7:4 ESV

24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake ...

• Colossians 1:24 ESV

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds ...

• James 1:2 NIV

8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ ...

• Philippians 3:8 NIV

JOY IS NOT AN EMOTION; IT IS A CHOICE.

2 ... looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the crosse, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

• Hebrews 12:2 ESV

THE GREATEST ENEMY OF JOY IS NOT PAIN; IT IS DISTRACTION.

DON'T LET YOUR "ONE DAY" ROB YOU OF YOUR TODAY.

DON'T LET YESTERDAY MESS UP YOUR TODAY.