Breaking into Joy: Meditations for Living in the Love of Christ

by Anne Costa

The joy of the Lord is our strength (cf. Nehemiah 8:10). Worries, pressures, disappointments, and stress are the weeds that crowd out the fruit of joy in our hearts. How can we remember that God's joy is available to us at every moment? How can we resist succumbing to negativity, sadness, or cynicism? Anne Costa writes about the joy of the Lord in this book of one hundred short meditations. In each one, she challenges us to see how we can choose God's joy in the everyday events and encounters of our lives. Costa's gentle reminders can help you break into joy and live in the love that Christ has for you.

Genres: Religion

223 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2014

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joy can seem like such a trite and simple concept, one we're far too advanced for. But wait a minute, and pick up this book, because Anne Costa has taken joy and made it into a concept that will last you all year long and help you grow closer to God.

This is a treasury of short reflections that will be sure to make you smile even as they make you reflect more deeply on God's gift of joy to you.
I so enjoyed reading it and found myself smiling, nodding, and even examining myself more closely. Costa holds nothing back...which I didn't even know was possible with a topic like joy.

A really great read, one that will make a wonderful gift to your favorite person...or to yourself!