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Your Question:
Can I still find joy in life when everything seems to be falling apart?
Answer:
As a pastor at a local evangelical church, I've seen many people struggle with finding joy in life, even when everything seems to be falling apart. But I believe that joy is always possible, even in the midst of hardship. The key is to look for it, to welcome it, and to be willing to see the beauty of God's love and sacrifice. Just as Job found joy in the midst of unrelenting pain, so can we. When we're struggling to find joy, it's often because we're giving too much thought to our circumstances. We're focusing on what's going wrong, rather than on the love and goodness of God. But the cross can wipe out any doubt we may have about God's goodness and power. By looking to the cross and appreciating the beauty of Jesus' sacrifice, we can begin to see that joy is possible, even in the midst of sorrow. And as we welcome joy, we can start to experience it in our lives, even in small ways. I believe that joy is not the opposite of depression, but rather something deeper. It's a rock that can stand firm even in the midst of relentless rain. And as Christians, we have the promise of everlasting joy, available to us now and for all eternity. So, I encourage everyone to become an expert in joy, to look for it, to welcome it, and to experience it in their lives. It's not just for the sweet by-and-by, but for now, in the midst of life's struggles and hardships.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
historical adam
stanley gundry
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