Cynicism is fear posing as confidence; joy is hope let off the leash.
Most of our decisions are driven by either love or fear. Figure out who's doing the talking, then decide what you'll do.
God never said He'd eliminate all of the chaos from our lives; He just said He'd bring meaning to it.
People who want to manipulate you will fear your joy, because it's not easily controlled.
Go be the next humblest version of yourself.
Grace works that way. It's a kind word from a gentle person with an impossible prayer. It's a force sometimes transmitted best hand to hand in a dark place.