Joy has been said to be different then happiness. Not something that is caused by ones circumstances, but from a deep contentment. I believe this only comes from knowing the creator. ELOHIM.
Ann Spangler writes in her book, Praying the Names of God "we should praise God for His unchanging nature- no matter what happens to us or to the world around us, God remains the same."
Watching the children in Guatemala was like looking into the face of Jesus. Loving brown eyes, soft tender smiles and outstretched arms. They had joy despite their lack of resources and circumstances.
I believe that when we know the One who created us we can be filled with overflowing with joy.
He is our joy when;
our bank account is overdrawn
we are filled with grief and sorrow
friends have let us down
a marriage has crumbled
a job has been taken away
nothing else makes sense.
Putting your trust in the one that created you and understands your hurts and disappointments is worth the risk.
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, I Peter 1:8
Father, I am putting my trust in you. Elohim, the maker of heaven and earth, the creator of all things. I crave your joy in the midst of times that are not always easy. Remind me that your joy is constant, never changing always enough, Jann
Great post. I agree that putting your trust in God is the best way to get through hard times.
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