Can I still find joy in life when everything seems to be falling apart?

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As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feeling like everything is falling apart. But I want to tell you that joy is always possible, no matter what circumstances we're facing. It's not about our bodily health, our circumstances, or even seeing God's work succeed. It's about having a perfect understanding of God and experiencing fellowship and oneness with Him, just like Jesus enjoyed. When we start to give too much thought to our circumstances, irritability can set in and hinder our joy.

But here's the thing: joy is not something that turns away from us. It abides and grows over time as we add to what we have. We can never use joy up, and it actually increases the more we give it away. As Scripture says, Moses did right even though it was hard because he realized that the pleasures of sin are fleeting. So, I want to encourage you to consider specific ways to love other people and take joy in the Spirit working within you. Return to the cross and appreciate the beauty of what Jesus did. Appreciate the beauty of his sacrifice, his willingness to become like us and give up everything.

As someone who's walked through tough times myself, I can tell you that joy is not the opposite of depression. It's deeper than depression. We can experience both at the same time. Depression is like the relentless rain, but joy is the rock that stands firm. And I believe that with God, we can sing songs with joy even in the wilderness. So, I want to encourage you to choose to become an expert in joy. It's not something evanescent; it's everlasting. And the day is coming when those who know Jesus will be known by their joy. Believe it or not, you are becoming a joyous person. You will be a joyous person.

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