Category: Gratitude

Joy is the Flag

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April 15, 2025

Do you have a joy-flag? In other words, do you have a dog that loves you? I never have to wonder how ‘Lil Daze feels about me when his tail wags vigorously from side to side. He communicates with his tail his love of the outdoors, his anticipation of a treat, or if he is just plain happy with life.

Joy-flags do not always have to be on a dog. They don’t even have to be a flag. They can be your favorite brand of coffee, a long-awaited trip, a warm hug, or a phone call from your kids. You probably have your own version of a joy-flag. Those who love America enjoy seeing the United States flag waving from atop the flagpole. Colorful flags in a parade celebrate joyful occasions.

The most important JOY-FLAG, the only one that deserves capital letters, is the one in the praise song, “Joy is the Flag Flown High from the Castle of my heart.” (Author Unknown)

  • “Joy is the flag flown high from the castle of my heart,…when the King is in residence there. So lift it high in the sky, let the whole world know–that the King is in residence there.”

What a joy-flag! It’s always waving. It’s there even when life’s circumstances aren’t joyful, even absolutely horrible! Joy is a heart emotion because the King reigns there.

For the child of the King, there is always a reason for joy–the flag is flying from the castle of your heart.

Look for joy-flags today and enjoy.

Charlotte

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Attitude of Gratitude

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November 22, 2024

What do you do with huge disappointments? When hopes are dashed and dreams turn out to be nightmares, then what do you do? When our grandson, Mitch, worked hard for four years to get his mechanical engineering degree, he no doubt, dreamed of walking across a stage, receiving his diploma, hearing the applause of family and friends, and flipping the tassel on his cap from the left to right. It didn’t happen that way for Mitch. Oh yes, he received his degree in mechanical engineering by Zoom. Covid made it impossible for him to experience graduation as it should have been.

Instead of walking across a stage, he reclined on a couch. Instead of wearing the graduation robe and cap with tassels, he wore a well-worn pair of sweats. Instead of all his friends and his grandparents (us) being able to give him hugs and affirmations, it was all done virtually. That seemed rather cold and distant. Virtual hugs just aren’t that warm.

So, what do you do with big disappointments? Mitch’s story in, “Family Stories for God’s Glory,” tells what he chose to do. Mitch is known for his attitude of gratitude. Throughout his life, before his college graduation, he exhibited that admirable quality. Therefore, instead of complaining on graduation day, Mitch responded, “It’s okay. The main thing is getting a good education.” Doesn’t that just warm your heart?

Find something to be grateful for today, even if it’s hard!

Charlotte

“Family Stories for God’s Glory” is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or by emailing chburkholder12@gmail.com