Text: John 15:11 - “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain
in you, and that your joy may be full.”
Also read Psalm 16:11
There are a lot of things that can happen in our lives that give us joy. Things like a new baby, a wedding, a family reunion, or a new friend. Joy makes our hearts feel good, even when we have problems in our lives. Others will see the joy in our hearts and wonder why we are joyful. Joy is deeper than just a happy feeling. Happiness is a fleeting feeling, which can change depending on what is going on around us. Happiness escapes easy when my big brother is picking on me, but joy goes beyond that.
As a Christian, joy is a deep down peace and contentment you experience even when things may not be going so well around me. While the joy you experience from this world will eventually fail, the joy God supplies will last forever. One person described joy as Jesus Overflowing in You. The reality of God’s presence and great love will always bring deep-down joy. God’s love truly dwelling within will manifest itself in not only loving God in response to His love for us, but also loving those around us. When God’s love is showing itself through us, our joy compounds and becomes full, for we are obeying His commandment (John 15:11,12). Another great acronym for joy is Jesus first, Others second, You last.
Are you a little short on joy? You don’t ever need to be short on joy! Start by growing in your relationship with God. Get to know Him and His great love for you through reading the Bible and prayer. As you remain in relationship with Him, your life will begin to show the fruit of His Spirit working in you, which is love. His love working in your life and flowing to others will bring great joy.
Also read Psalm 16:11
There are a lot of things that can happen in our lives that give us joy. Things like a new baby, a wedding, a family reunion, or a new friend. Joy makes our hearts feel good, even when we have problems in our lives. Others will see the joy in our hearts and wonder why we are joyful. Joy is deeper than just a happy feeling. Happiness is a fleeting feeling, which can change depending on what is going on around us. Happiness escapes easy when my big brother is picking on me, but joy goes beyond that.
As a Christian, joy is a deep down peace and contentment you experience even when things may not be going so well around me. While the joy you experience from this world will eventually fail, the joy God supplies will last forever. One person described joy as Jesus Overflowing in You. The reality of God’s presence and great love will always bring deep-down joy. God’s love truly dwelling within will manifest itself in not only loving God in response to His love for us, but also loving those around us. When God’s love is showing itself through us, our joy compounds and becomes full, for we are obeying His commandment (John 15:11,12). Another great acronym for joy is Jesus first, Others second, You last.
Are you a little short on joy? You don’t ever need to be short on joy! Start by growing in your relationship with God. Get to know Him and His great love for you through reading the Bible and prayer. As you remain in relationship with Him, your life will begin to show the fruit of His Spirit working in you, which is love. His love working in your life and flowing to others will bring great joy.
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How are joy and happiness different?
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Where does real and lasting joy in the life of a Christian come from?
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If you are short on joy, what can you do?
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