It doesn’t matter what you have, somebody else would like to
have it instead of you. That’s the mystery behind flea markets and garage
sales. It’s also the driving force behind theft. Stealers don’t care what it
means to you or what it would cost you to replace it, they just want what you
have.
Joy Stealers come in various shapes and disguises. They can
look just like your best friend, your spouse, your kids, your boss. They can
expose themselves through words like: you have cancer, I want a divorce,
there’s been an accident. They can linger after words are spoken, deeds are
done and wounds are scarred over.
Joy Stealers catch us when we are the most vulnerable—in
between a spiritual high and low, during a drought of prayer and Bible reading,
when we’ve taken a vacation from seeking God. They sneak in when we are
momentarily distracted. But they also show up in the middle of something good.
Watch for these Joy Stealers:
- Negative people
- Misguided friends
- Non-spiritually-minded advisors
- Faithless observers
- Downward thoughts
We may not be able to completely avoid the Joy Stealers, but
we don’t have to give in to their tricks.
Question: What are some Joy Stealers you’ve run into in your life? Comments?
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