Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough

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My greatest accomplishment, and my greatest pride and joy are my children. They truly are my greatest success. They have inspired me in all aspects of my life. These Bible verses also remind us that God chooses ordinary people to carry out His will and become ambassadors of the resulting joy. It is such a amazing feeling that the Lord does use ordinary people to accomplish His plans and purposes. 6. 1 Peter 1:8-9

Unlike happiness, joy is deep. It comes from the inside and it’s not dependent on circumstances. Being joyful always can only come when we’re connected to the source of joy and that’s God himself. Choosing Joy Quotes The psalmist sings amid distress for God to fill hearts with joy ( Psalm 4:7). The wisdom of Proverbs 17:22 suggests joy is medicine. Further, Galatians 5:22 reminds us that love is first, but joy is the very next fruit of being Spirit-led. There are many wonderful bible verses about joy in the Bible. Below are a few that encourage us to choose joy daily. In this verse, Paul talks to Philemon about how much joy and encouragement their friendship has given him. It also reminds us of the joy we find in the company of other Christians. You can only control some things in life, you know? Some things are out of your control and there is no sense in worrying about them because WORRY will not change the outcome. Don’t let worry take up space in your brain. It throws off your mental balance and makes it harder to keep a positive, healthy mindset that will bring you JOY. You can control what YOU DO and SAY and FEEL, but you can’t control others or the circumstances around you. Don’t let uncontrollables steal your joy. 6. Be GratefulDavid was a king, but he was also a worshipper. He wrote the majority of the Psalms. I absolutely love how he was honest with God and was joyful even when life was hard (a boss who wanted to kill him, betrayal, and even isolation). When we listen to praise and worship music, it brings out those feel-good hormones. Joyful praise songs are uplifting and bring glory to God. In this verse, God reminds us the kingdom of heaven contains joy naturally. In it, we will experience the full joy of the Holy Spirit.

On a recent spring day, I received a phone call. Within minutes, I learned that 15 people I had the privilege of knowing became COVID-19 statistics. Don’t wait for things to get easier, simpler, better. Life will always be complicated. Look for small opportunities for happiness in the moment you are in right now. Otherwise, you might run out of time. We can’t often choose our circumstances, but we can better control our reactions and emotions. Choose small moments of joy.” ~ Unknown We serve a strong and powerful God, yet your problems matter to Him. Find strength today in tapping into His joy over you. 4. Worship Joy can be experienced daily. It can be a way of life. We can take small steps to cultivate joy in Jesus daily and appreciate for free everything God has created and gifted us with. These are 15 amazing and free ways to experience joy. 1. Pray when you wake up

6. 1 Peter 1:8-9

Psalm 28:7, NLT The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be all right, and the determined choice to praise God in all things.”