The Midweek Mirror: Free the Queen - Choosing Happiness as Strategy
This week’s Midweek Mirror invites you to “free the Queen” - choose joy as strategy. A 60-second practice and Scripture help you move one square toward a fuller, steadier life.
Whisper in one breath: “Advance the Queen - choose joy, and the whole board changes.”
Last Wednesday 10/01 at 4:58 p.m., I stepped outside work and grounded barefoot in the grass. The smell of Tampa Bay hung in the air. Hand on heart, eyes closed, I caught myself debating the next chess move in the game of life. Then it landed: the move wasn’t tactical - it was permission. I needed to bring my Queen (♕) into play - my choice to embrace happiness - and let that one decision reconfigure the whole board.
Why Happiness Is Strategic, Not Selfish
In chess, the Queen’s power isn’t noise - it’s reach. In the soul, joy functions the same way. When we choose joy in Christ, every file and diagonal of life opens with new options. This isn’t denial or toxic positivity; it is alignment with God’s heart.
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.” (Psalm 16:11, NIV)
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10, NIV)
Joy is not a reward for finishing your to-do list; it is a source for living it well. Jesus frames it as abundance, not scarcity.
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10, NIV)
And the New Testament treats joy as both practice and fruit.
“Rejoice in the Lord always.” (Philippians 4:4, NIV)
“The fruit of the Spirit is… joy.” (Galatians 5:22, NIV)
The Cost and Courage of Moving the Queen
For a long time, my Queen sat protected but unused - safe yet sidelined. Bringing her forward required vulnerability: clearer boundaries, honest conversations with myself, a willingness to be misunderstood. But that is where strength met me.
“So do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you.” (Isaiah 41:10, NIV)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart… and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV)
Choosing happiness in Christ is not indulgence; it is obedience to the life you were given.
60-Second Practice: The Queen Move
Use this anytime today to “free the Queen.”
- Pause. Step away from your screen and noise.
- Hand on heart. Eyes closed. Slow breath in through the nose, out through the mouth.
- Remember: Your soul is the program and your body is the vehicle.
- Ask. “Lord, where is joy asking to move on my board today?”
- Name one micro-move that advances joy in Christ: a gentle word, a boundary, a walk, five minutes in Scripture, forgiveness you’ve delayed.
- Decide. Say it out loud: “Today I move my Queen by ______.”
- Receive. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.” (Romans 15:13, NIV)
Opening, Middlegame, Endgame
Opening (morning)
Choose one joyful anchor before the day begins: a psalm, a 10-minute walk, or a 2-minute hand-on-heart reset. Set the tone; claim the center.
Middlegame (meetings, errands, decisions)
Use joy as a filter: “Does this choice move me toward love, integrity, and life?” If not, reposition. Joy clarifies tactics.
Endgame (evening)
Close the day with gratitude and release. Joy does not require every problem solved; it requires presence with God. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7, NIV)
A Midweek Blessing
May you free the Queen today.
May the joy of the Lord become your strength and strategy.
May your next right move be small, clear, and courageous.
May your board open in ways only God could design.
Reflect
What one Queen move will you make today to embrace happiness in Christ? Write it down. Tell one trusted person. Then take the square in front of you.
Scripture for Meditation
- Psalm 16:11 (NIV) - Joy in God’s presence
- Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) - Joy as strength
- John 10:10 (NIV) - Life to the full
- Philippians 4:4 (NIV) - Rejoice always
- Galatians 5:22 (NIV) - Fruit of the Spirit: joy
- Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) - Do not fear; I will help you
- Romans 15:13 (NIV) - Filled with joy and peace
- Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV) - He will make your paths straight
Closing Whisper
Breathe, beautiful souls. In this game, the only clock is the one we wind. Why hurry? Savor this moment - pure bliss, and quiet proof that presence always speaks louder than words.
Lift your eyes to the board.
You don’t need every answer - only the next square.
Free the Queen. Choose joy where you stand.
Set down hurry, shame, and the need to explain.
Let peace be your opening, integrity your line, love your strategy.
Advance in joy - the King has already secured your endgame.
Rest. Tomorrow will meet you with fresh mercy.
With love and truth,
Eugene
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Author’s Note
This screenshot marks the moment the title found me. While outlining, I asked Gemini to map my decision to embrace happiness to a chess piece - and the Queen emerged. I didn’t force it; I simply showed up, sensed God’s whisper, set aside the draft I’d already written, and followed it. Beautiful souls, when you live in alignment, the path forms beneath your feet. A wordless knowing arrives - full of love, peace, and steady confidence, and truly, I pray you experience it for yourself.
Your Journey Starts Here
Many have asked during my TikTok Lives how to begin their personal or spiritual journey. So far, I've explored and mapped the first three stages for those seeking alignment - the awakening, the journey inward, and the path forward. These stages have brought profound clarity, and I'm grateful to share what I've discovered along the way.
There are still a few details unfolding, but trust that everything is aligning in its own time - and you'll be the first to know when it's ready.
Remember, this is love being transmuted into art; growth takes time, and you can't rush an actual journey, beautiful souls. In due time, all the right energy falls into place. Have faith - this was written in the stars before we got here. 🚀
Clejan’s “Breakthrough” sounds like the moment you advance the Queen -decisive, lifted, forward. The rising strings and steady pulse echo the blog’s call to choose joy as strategy, opening lanes you couldn’t see until you moved.
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• Monday: Monday Morning Grace - a gentle start to the week with faith-centered encouragement
• Tuesday: Truth-Telling Tuesday - authentic reflections on living faith boldly
• Wednesday: The Midweek Mirror - a pause for spiritual reflection and self-compassion
• Thursday: Frequency Thursday - tuning into God's voice amid life's noise
• Friday: Follow Friday - exploring what it means to follow Jesus in everyday moments
• Saturday: Sacred Saturday - rest, reflection, and spiritual practices
• Sunday: Sunday Soul Food - nourishing reflections to ground your week ahead
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