Real Joy💗

A friend recently asked me if I thought I had lost my joy, I guess because life has been difficult for me for awhile and for the world.  I thought about it and replied "no, not my joy but perhaps a bit of my happiness".  You see, happiness depends on my circumstances, joy depends on my relationship with Jesus Christ. I recently read an article in Just Between Us magazine. It spoke of kick starting one's joy. I Thessalonians 5: 16-18 states to rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances because this is God's will for us in Jesus Christ.

So, I have made a conscience decision to do this.  I listen to music, sing out loud, listen to the Bible on YouVersion, I tell others about what God is doing in my life, and pray (for my church, for others, and myself).  I  journal about what He is doing and has done in my life in the past; His goodness, grace and faithfulness.  I marvel at His timing, making this article available  to me at just the right time, with its awesome suggestions. Is God real?  Yes, He is. Does He care about our joy? Yes, He does. Happiness is fleeting, joy is not, if we put our trust in Jesus Christ.