Enjoying Moments is a 40 day devotional to embrace joy regardless of personal
circumstances. Each of the 40 days includes another ingredient in the recipe for living
joyfully. Embracing the 7 minute joy routine as a daily habit will lead to growing in the
joy, peace, and love of Jesus. The inspiration of this book came from my youngest
brother, JonMark, and the sweet childhood and journey through life's chapters with
my siblings (Josh, Abi, Micah, and JonMark). Siblings are truly a gift from God! The
gift of the responsibility of helping with my youngest brother, JonMark, in my teen
years taught me so much about how quickly a childhood flies. And I have seen this
to be true in my own five children's lives as I now have three adult kids and two high
schoolers. Savoring and treasuring moments leads to enjoying life, for every moment
is truly a gift!
My heart feels even more heavy and entrusted to share the value of enjoying every
moment as one of my students is no longer with us. This book is dedicated to him,
Jackson Mobley. Jackson is one of the most kindhearted, gentle giants you'd ever
meet. He is a funny, respectful, and humble world changer. He changed my world,
and our community! The honor of teaching him is beyond what my words can express.
As you read this book, please join me in celebrating Jackson's life by embracing this
question on the 7 minute joy routine and asking yourself: How can I make someone's
day better? Who can I give or speak life to today? Who can I give a pencil to?
Or a cup of water? Or a gift, a prayer, a kind word, a hug or a smile? Who needs
a hand to hold or someone to stand beside them? Who can I give the love of
Jesus to today? Please join me in enjoying moments embracing the heart of Jesus
and the circle of family and friends He places in our world.