There things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and your joy may be full. John 15:11

 

Joy, it’s an inner peace that brings contentment and total dependence on God regardless of your circumstances. Can you say you have joy in your heart? From my perspective, joy, even happiness, can be hard to come by when you depend on your current situation to satisfy you. Yea, recognition for the things you have accomplished and when everything seems to go right may provide momentary happiness, but to sustain happiness, joy must be present.

 

So how can joy fill your heart? By reading God’s word and staying in a continual state of prayer. God is your source for true joy and peace. When you read and study scripture your mind aligns itself with Godly thinking and reveals your purpose as a child of God. God’s word feeds and encourages you to remain steadfast in His love and committed to Godly obedience. Together your heart fills with joy, peace, contentment and a desire for the good things God provides.

 

You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11

 

The more time you spend with God, the more He will fill your heart with the elements of Joy. We all need more joy, me included. Ask God to create in you a desire to know Him more and take action to grow your relationship with a loving God who desires to give you the best life has to offer. God bless!