May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13
The biblical meaning of joy is it is a state of mind and an orientation of the heart. It is a settled state of contentment, confidence and hope. It is something or someone that provides a source of happiness. It appears 88 times in the Old Testament in 22 books; 57 times in the New Testament in 18 books.
My relationship with the Lord brings me joy. He is my life and all else centers around Him. My blessings all come from Him therefore He is the source of my joy, not my husband, church or home. They are all gifts from my Father. We are to place all our hope, faith and trust in Christ Jesus, not in man. He is to be your life, not just a part of it. Do not let this world distract you from who it is that deserves all your praise and honor. Stay focused and love God more. When we obey His ways, we will live a life of abundance, peace, love and joy. His gift of joy....there is no greater than this.
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