JOY: A Useful Prescription for Life

To find joy in your life, put Jesus first; others next; and yourself last

Lindy Pegler
Nov 5 · 6 min read

Many years ago, I heard of the acronym JOY, and I have used it as a guide for life ever since.

J is for Jesus first.
O is for others next.
Y is for yourself last.

Lindy Pegler

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A high school teacher for years, I have Masters Degree in Psychology. My heart is the bush and the beach. I love writing and sharing my ideas on doing life.

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