{Galatians 5:22}
The word joy is hardly used today in our Christian vocabulary. The main reason is because we confuse joy with happiness, and come to believe joy is found in pleasure, security, and prosperity. Joy is not the same as happiness-although they may overlap.
Happiness depends on circumstances; joy depends on God. Happiness vanishes when life turns painful; joy keeps going and even may grow stronger. Joy comes from a living vital relationship with God. It comes from the fact that we may not see God but we "believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy"(1 Peter 1:8). It comes from a life submitted to Christ - no matter the circumstances. Have a blessed day.
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