Why happiness is about what happens to you, but joy is about who is in you.
The Sound of Joy
Have you ever felt like you’re supposed to be “happy” because of your faith, yet life just feels heavy? We often use the words joy and happiness interchangeably, but what if they are actually worlds apart? While happiness is a fleeting reaction to our external circumstances, joy is a steady state of the soul that doesn’t rely on things going “right.”
In this reflection, we explore the unique nature of joy through the imagery of a bell — something that serves a purpose, impacts everyone around it, and, most importantly, resonates from the inside out. Using key insights from James, Nehemiah, and the life of Jesus, we look at how joy can actually coexist with grief and act as a form of spiritual resilience. What if the trials you are facing right now aren’t meant to steal your joy, but are actually the soil where the Holy Spirit is growing a deeper, more enduring strength? Join us as we discuss how to reconnect with the vine, recalibrate our perspective, and experience the “joy of our salvation” regardless of what the week brings.
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