For You, Lord, have made me glad through Your work; I will triumph in the works of Your hands. Psalm 92:4

 Can you say life is joyful? There’s a difference between happiness and being joyful. Happiness is something temporary, like tasting something sweet, having a great moment, or seeing something beautiful. Being joyful, on the other hand, doesn’t change due to the circumstances around you. It’s stable, consistent, and comes from deep within your soul, no matter what is happening on the outside.

 For the child of God, joy should come naturally. According to Psalm 92:4, God has taken care of the bridge that separates you from His Holiness through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection to life after 3 days. Knowing you are secure in His forgiveness and love should prompt a deep appreciation for His goodness towards you, filling you with joy unspeakable. Sounds good, but does that characterize your life?

 Unfortunately, we oftentimes get bogged down with the issues of life, that turn our focus away from God’s bidding and we find ourselves seeking happiness in the moment and not the true joy God intended for you and me! How can we get to the point where our soul is full of joy and not moved by the negative things of the world?

 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they m ay have it more abundantly. John 10:10

 The choice is yours who you’ll allow into your life. The thief OR Jesus Christ? Stay prayed up, keep yourself unspotted from the world, and fill your heart with God’s word. These actions will keep you rooted in joy and not the temporary moments that change like the weather. Joy is something we all need to experience as it prepares us for the next chapter of eternity with our Savior.