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Where is Joy found? Where do you find your Joy!

 11 "In Your presence is fullness of joy" (Psalm 16: 11) (NIV).

Where is Joy found? Do you find yourself seeking joy in a friend, a book, a hobby, or even in your job? I assure you now that type of Joy doesn't last very long

Joy may be easy to find but quick to lose. Joy can be lost so quickly and there are so many ways to lose it.For example, you have joy but then you lose it after receiving terrible news or if you lose your phone, car keys or wallet. In life, you go through so many emotions, so many situations, so many ups and so many downs, but do you focus on the bad and how they cause you to feel or the Good. 

 You have the choice to choose, are you going to focus on the Good or the bad?

A Christian life is goodness, peace and JOY. This is what the bible tells us.

"...The Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit..." (Romans 14: 17) (NIV).

God's word is a place where you can find Joy; opening your eyes and ears and mind to the things you probably didn't think could bring such joy, laughter, and positivity to your life. The bible, God's word, is true, wonderful and bears an indescribable value. To be indulged in God's word is so exhilarating; giving you this feeling of awe (best possible I can describe it personally).

If you truly want to have joy or be joyful you must stop focusing on yourself. Focus less on "If I do this I will be happy" or " when this takes place then I will have joy". That type of joy you seek is temporary joy and like I said earlier, does not last very long.

You are as joyful as you Choose to be, because, once again, joy is a choice!

I guess what I am trying to get across is that in life you must learn to be content!

Learn to be content just like Paul was. He was joyful because he was a selfless man and was unselfish. Paul said "...I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." (Philippians 4: 11) (NIV). Paul learnt to be content whatever the situations, in whatever life brought him, through Christ Jesus.

Why?

Well, because Christ gave him strength (Philippians 4:13).

Remember that you can always be joyful no matter your situation!

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Prayer:
Dear Lord, fill our hearts with Joy, to not focus on our circumstances or situations, but on your goodness and mercy. God, please help us to be joyful from the truths we discover in your word. Lord, give us the strength to withstand the things that we cannot control, that we cannot take on ourselves. We need you, Lord. In Jesus' name. Amen!!
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