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can i still be happy?

Answer:

My friend, I'm glad you asked if you can still be happy. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of sadness and depression, but I truly believe that joy is always possible. In fact, Scripture says that we should consider it joy, even in the midst of sorrow. This is because joy is not the same as happiness, which is often fleeting and dependent on external circumstances. Joy, on the other hand, is a deep sense of satisfaction and contentment that comes from knowing and serving God.

You see, joy is not just a feeling, but a choice. It's a choice to focus on the beauty and goodness of God, even when we can't see it. It's a choice to trust in His promises and to find our happiness in serving others, rather than trying to find it in ourselves. As the Bible says, "I delight to do Your will, O my God" (Psalm 40:8). This is the joy that Jesus had, and it's the same joy that we can experience when we surrender our lives to Him.

So, my friend, I want to encourage you to look for joy, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Look to the cross and appreciate the beauty of what Jesus did for you. Consider the ways that you can love and serve others, and take joy in the Spirit working within you. Remember, joy is always possible, and it's not just a feeling, but a choice. As I always say to my congregation, "If you want to be happy, you must first be holy."

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