Episode Summary:
Today we’re going to be talking about how to find joy in the midst of life’s painful situations. In fact, our guest today is going to help us understand how joy can be found in any situation. Adria Wilkins enjoys telling a story, adding sprinkles of joy and a few extra dollops to liven it up. After suffering the unthinkable—the death of her 3-year-old son Blake, she found that Jesus sustains, and even surprises His followers with joy. If you need hope for finding joy in the midst of pain, this episode is for you.
In this post, Adria also shares about joy filled blessings that are just waiting to be found: Joy-Filled Blessings All Around
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Quotables from the Episode:
- If nothing else, nature can bring us joy.
- Faith is our sustaining power.
- Happiness comes and goes, and is dependent on our circumstances, but joy is internal, and a gift from God, that we can have despite our circumstances.
Scripture References:
- Psalm 28:7, “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
- Proverbs 11:25, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
- Psalm 100:1, “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.”
Recommended Resources: (If there are affiliate links in this post, meaning, if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you)).
- The Joy Box Journal by Adria Wilkins
- Fight for Joy
- From Joy-Immune to Joy-Full
- Are You Seeking Joy?
- How To Raise Teenagers with Confidence and Joy
- You Can Have Joy
- Don’t Let Comparison Steal Your Joy
- Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win
- Award-Winning Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
- Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide
- Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip
- Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award
- Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award
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Guest:
Adria Wilkins enjoys telling a story, adding sprinkles of joy and a few extra dollops to liven it up. After suffering the unthinkable- the death of her 3-year old son Blake, she found that Jesus sustains, and even surprises His followers with joy. Adria has an accounting degree from Western Kentucky University. She and her husband, Erik, live in Northern Virginia and have three children: Katie, Blake, and Anthony.
Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson
Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson
Unthinkable grief to lose a young son!
Thank you for sharing your story as a shaft of light and hope in the face of loss.
What a beautiful precious message that Adria gave. I have walked through the death of my 2 year old nephew. It was devastating for his parents and their marriage did not survive. I sought to encourage them in the midst of the pain but it was a sad time. I have walked with others through divorce, health issues and job loss seeking to share scriptural truths with them. I saw as did Adria and you, Michelle, that faith was the sustaining power. Some had faith and some did not. The ones who did almost always survived the tragedy stronger than before. What you have shared is so practical for every day life and for any difficult circumstance we will encounter. Thank you Adria for sharing your story, your testimony of joy and your hope for tomorrow. Thank you, Dr. Michelle, for sharing Adria’s story, your own testimony and that we are NOT joy immune but must look for the joy in each day and each situation. I am so blessed by this message.
I love the promise from Proverbs that who whoever refreshes others will be refreshed! Thank you, Dr. Michelle and Adria, for sharing a bit of joy today. May the Holy Spirit refresh you!
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