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The difference between happiness and joy!

For the last few weeks it seems like I've been out in a row boat in the middle of nowhere, alone, deserted, and frustrated. What I love about it though is how God has shown me even more how awesome and faithful He is. I can say that I have (almost) mastered joy!

Joy does for you what happiness can never do. Happiness is a feeling that comes as a result of a successful moment. Happiness is a feeling that comes when things are going right, and you can see some light at the end... of the tunnel. Happiness is an emotion that can easily be swept away when something goes wrong.

But JOY! Joy is different.

Joy is finding peace in the midst of hell. Joy is not being able to see any light at the end of the tunnel, but still remaining hopeful that the end is coming. Joy is not having everything you need, but not worrying, because you know you are covered by the One who created it all. Joy gives you a reason to smile when people think you are supposed to be moping and sad.

Joy comes from trust, trust comes from having faith, and faith comes from serving and believing in the one and only God who is in control of it all.


Vanessa Durant
@LadyJDurant

Loving you God's way!

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