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I appreciate what Leo Buscaglia once said, “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow; it only saps today of its joy.” Joy and happiness are two different things, joy is more of an attitude, and happiness is more of a fleeting emotion that comes and goes. Remember that all good things come from the Lord, and those are the things you will find joy in. It does not come from material things, although material things are necessary.

Our goal ought not to be obtaining joy or happiness but rather to obey God and do His will, and as a byproduct of obedience, God will reward us with pleasure and satisfaction. Our primary joy comes from the Lord, and secondary joy comes from the people who love and love us. The last happiness comes from material things like a car, home, vacation, etc.  But when we get the primary and the secondary and the previous joys mixed up, lack of peace and absolute joy flies out the window! ~ Bill Greguska

Galatians 5:22  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Can I Find Joy In Life?

 

Where Do You Find Joy In Life?

My dad used to always tell me when I was a kid, "You can not always be jumping up and down spitting quarters!" NeedEncouragement.comLearn to turn sadness into joy! Learn that Jesus can help you to focus on what gives you pleasure yet keeps you from sin. Start to find joy in life! Turn sadness into joy! Jesus can help you to focus on the things that give you peace and security. To find peace and happiness in life, you need to look a little harder because it is hidden under all the things you think are essential but are not. You will discover that what brings you joy is not things you can go to the store to purchase. Instead, they are not things usually but Jesus Christ and people in your life.

Yes, things and activities can bring joy, too, but life’s meaning is not defined correctly without God and others! Remember that feelings are not right or wrong necessarily; it is what you do with those feeling, good or evil! Remember, do not always run from painful situations. Sometimes you must deal with bad feelings and get over them sooner rather than later! Find peace in life and remember that you should not worry because whatever problem you have, this too shall pass.  Always keep that in mind. ~ Bill Greguska

 

 

 

 

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Trust in the Lord and follow His ways!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How Can I Find Joy In Life Again?May God fill you with His Joy! NeedEncouragement.com

Joy is determined by how and what our focus is on. Grief comes in many different ways; The loss of someone due to death, the loss of a job, a medical diagnosis, and after a breakup. You might think you’re lonely because you miss dating someone, but this might not always be true. Please don’t trust casual acquaintances to be real friends you can trust with everything; please be careful with who is trustworthy and who is not. There’s nothing at all wrong with having many acquaintances. Don’t let Satan steal your peace and happiness in any situation you find yourself in.

Joy in the Midst of Difficulties

 (This section is from The Book I wrote)

Lord, after struggling with it for a while, I have become committed to seeing the glass half full rather than half empty. If you are for me, who can be against me? If things make my life difficult, I keep in mind that “this too shall pass.”  I need to be thankful for every moment that you give me and try to use it in the best way I can to glorify you. 

Lord, I find joy in seeking your will in my life. Help me to focus on you, rather than people and things, to find joy. Finding happiness in you is real and worthwhile. I can find joy within my difficulties by encouraging others.  

James 1:2 ~ Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds.

There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go. ~ Jean Paul, German romantic writer best known for his humorous novels and stories.

 

 

 

Some Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:

Romans 15:13 ESV 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound in hope.

Romans 12:12 ESV 

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Philippians 4:4 ESV 

Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, Rejoice.

James 1:2 ESV 

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,

Galatians 5:22 ESV 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Psalm 16:11 ESV 

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence, there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

John 16:24 ESV 

Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

Proverbs 17:22 ESV 

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

John 16:22 ESV

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

Romans 14:17 ESV

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

John 15:11 ESV 

These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

Psalm 30:5 ESV 

For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

Psalm 118:24 ESV 

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

1 Peter 1:8 ESV 

Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,

 

 

 

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