Jump for Joy


In this particular photo taken at the Kigali Convention Centre in 2024, I'm not exactly jumping for joy but certainly reaching for joy. I had a quick look through my automatically saved photos and couldn't find the photo I had in mind. As a prompt to today's post, this photo speaks volumes to me. I was looking for something deeper, but it turns out this photo choice is perhaps the deepest one. You see, I may not always jump for joy, but I'll always be reaching for joy, I'll always put up my hand for joy, and I'll always look out for joy. My greatest wish for humanity is that we will always jump for joy in whatever forms or shape the jump for joy present itself.

Amaze yourself
Be kind
Create
Dream big
Enjoy life
Fear not
Go places
Have fun

Imagine

Jump for joy
Know Jesus
Love well
Meander
Never quit
Open your heart
Pray a lot
Quiet down
Rise up
Sing along
Trust God
Unite
Venture out
Wonder
eXtend grace
Yearn for God
Zig zag



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