Biblical Answer

Can I still find joy after losing everything?

Joy is not something you can lose, but rather it is something that abides and grows over time. According to C.S. Lewis, "You can turn away from joy, but joy never turns away from you." This means that joy is not something that is dependent on external circumstances, but rather it is a state of being that can be experienced regardless of what is happening around us.

In fact, the Bible teaches that joy is a fruit of the Spirit that can be experienced by believers even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Psalm 126:1-2 says, "The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Restore our fortunes, Lord, as streams renew the desert." This psalm was written by the Israelites after they had experienced great suffering and hardship, yet they were still able to experience joy. This teaches us that joy is not something that is dependent on our circumstances, but rather it is a gift from God that can be experienced regardless of what is happening around us.

So, even if you have lost everything, you can still find joy. This joy is not the same as happiness, which is often dependent on external circumstances. Rather, it is a deep and abiding sense of peace and contentment that comes from knowing God and His love for us. As C.S. Lewis said, "Joy is not the opposite of depression. It is deeper than depression." This means that we can experience both joy and depression at the same time, and that joy can actually help to alleviate depression. Therefore, even in the midst of great loss, we can still find joy and experience the peace and contentment that comes from knowing God.