With the word joy, a couple of questions come to mind:
What does joy mean to you?
Is joy the same as happiness?
If yes, how? If no, what’s the difference?
It’s a crazy world out there, terrible news every-day, economic situation not so great, is it possible to actually be joyful?
The dictionary defines joy as the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires. Now, I don’t entirely agree with the definition, don’t get me wrong, it’s not exactly incorrect but I think joy is much deeper than what the definition proposes. I’d describe joy as an internal ecstasy that’s totally independent of external circumstances. I know that sounds odd, how is it possible to have joy even in the midst of not so joyful circumstances? Now, that’s where the difference between happiness and joy comes in. Happiness, I believe can be gotten from a variety of sources, external situations, material gains, people and a lot more. Earning a good degree would make me happy, getting a good job would make me happy, having a lot of money would make me happy and the list could go on and on but is it possible to not be joyful even in this state? I’d say yes, without contentment, without peace, joy would be impossible. What happens when I lose the job? or all the money? or something terrible just happens? of course I’m no longer happy, I’m really sad but can I still have joy in my soul? as cheesy as this sounds, yes, I can. This is because my joy isn’t dependent on mere material gains, on what I have or don’t have,on who I hang out with, my joy is from my Faith.
A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul. But the one whose heart is crushed struggles with sickness and depression. Pro 17:22
Don’t you think it’s preposterous that something has important to my wellbeing as that would be reliant on a fellow humans like me or on mere material gains?
Now, you tell me, where does your joy come from?
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Show comments Hide commentsIt is not just happiness as a result of circumstances, but the true joy of the Lord. With God, I can cling to joy and not be scared that it can be taken away from me. God puts His joy in my life as a reminder that all my prayers are being recognized and my faith in Him is being appreciated. I’m so glad that I have a God who always wants me to feel the joy that I deserve.
That’s beautiful Demilade, thanks for sharing
My joy comes from within ‘cos I have peace of mind. Only God can give peace of Course!
Good job girl😍
Yes! Thank you for reading
It is not just happiness as a result of circumstances, but the true joy of the Lord. With God, I can cling to joy and not be scared that it can be taken away from me. God puts His joy in my life as a reminder that all my prayers are being recognized and my faith in Him is being appreciated. I’m so glad that I have a God who always wants me to feel the joy that I deserve.
Awesome writeup… Ayo mi is dependent on God💜.
Yes girl! Thanks for reading!
First to comment Yay💃
My joy comes from doing things that brings peace into my heart😊😊
Good one girl!!!
Thanks for reading b!
My source of Joy only comes from God who’s within
👌👌👌Thanks for reading
Nice write up.High five
I choose joy over happiness 😘..
Thank you for this piece.
Thank you!
My Joy comes from the Lord!💪😀.
Thanks alot!
Thanks for reading!
My joy comes from praying and worship.
Lovely. Thanks for sharing
Joy comes from the Lord when you are born again Holy spirit is the source of joy,God bless you my girl
Thanks dad!