Have Inner Peace Part 3

If this sounds Pollyannaish, consider the role of joy in the crucifixion of Christ. Scripture says it was the "joy set before Him" that allowed Jesus to endure the cross and despise its shame (Hebrews 12:2).

The joy of knowing a God bigger than any set of circumstances produces confidence and endurance.

Scripture to remember: "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you" (Matthew 6:33).

Carey Kinsolving is a syndicated columnist, producer, author, speaker and website developer. To see Carey's Kid TV Interviews and more, visit http://www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org/ The Kids Talk About God website contains free, online content for children and families. Print free lessons from the "Kids Color Me Bible" and make your own book. Watch for free the adventures of an 11-year-old girl traveling around the world, visiting missionaries in the Mission Explorers Streaming Video. Print Bible pictures drawn by kids that illustrate Scripture verses. Receive a complimentary, weekly e-mail subscription to our Devotional Bible Lessons. Bible quotations in this column are from the New King James Version.