Each January as we complete the celebration of Christmas, we have accounts from early in Jesus’ life in ministry that explore what it means to live a meaningful and joyful life. The world around us tells us over and over that the New Year is a time to focus on resolutions, plans and making yourself the best you. Our scripture readings in these weeks encourage us to find the joy less in who we might become, but rather by whose we are. Living in Joy comes from living as Children of God.