The Lord wants us to be full of joy. Take stock of where you are to see where you fall on the "joy meter." Are you experiencing that fullness, or no joy, or somewhere in between?
Ps. 16:11-- "in thy presence is fullness of joy
John 15:11-- "these things I have spoken unto you... that your joy might be full."o
2. Joy is Loseable
"Where did my joy go?" people often ask. I used to be so full of joy, but now I feel like an ember taken out of the fire-- just cold, and gray.
Ps. 51:12-- "restore unto me the joy of thy salvation"
3. Joy is Transferable
Where does joy come from? Happiness depends on our "happenstances", and comes and goes with emotions and experiences. But what the Lord gives is a stable, calm in the midst of the storm sense that all is well. A deep, abiding assurance in Him and from Him.
Neh 8:10-- "the joy of the Lord is my strength"
Phil 4:4-- "rejoice in the Lord always..."
If you've lost your joy, you can get it back. He is it's source and author. Pray and ask Him to reveal to you why you lost it, and ask Him to restore it you.
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