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Your Question:
can i still be happy?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've come to understand that joy and happiness are not the same thing. Joy is an inner peace and contentment that comes from our relationship with God, while happiness is a feeling that can be fleeting and dependent on external circumstances. According to Scripture, joy is a choice that we can make, even in the midst of sorrow. It's a decision to focus on God's glory and beauty, rather than our own struggles. The Bible teaches us that joy is the antidote to depression and boredom. It's a choice to look for joy, to welcome it, and to acknowledge that we were wrong to think that there was no beauty in God or anything else. As Jesus said, "I delight to do Your will, O my God" (Psalm 40:8). His joy was not in the pleasure of being the Son of God, but in His absolute self-surrender and self-sacrifice to His Father. As a follower of Christ, I believe that joy is always possible, even in the midst of pain and suffering. We can find joy in the Spirit working within us, in loving others, and in beholding the beauty of God's sacrifice. It's not about feeling happy, but about experiencing the deep peace and contentment that comes from knowing God. As I reflect on my own life, I'm reminded that joy is not just a feeling, but a choice that I can make every day, even in the midst of life's challenges.
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depression
edward welch
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
sacred marriage
gary thomas
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
historical adam
stanley gundry
gods crime scene
j warner wallace
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