HAPPINESS IS BASED ON CONDITIONS, BUT JOY IS A POWER WITHIN YOU

Happiness is based on what is going on around you, if you have everything you want, if everything is going your way, then you feel happy.

But Joy is a power of the Spirit of God in you, in spite of whatever is going on around you, it's a knowing, it's a power, that will enable you to rejoice.

You will always need inward power, to make the changes that you want to see in your life. Anyone that has ever lost weight, over come a grief, move on after a relationship has ended, or start a new career, will tell you that.

Sadly, most prayers are out of happiness instead of Joy, how is that evident?
Because most people pray according to what others think of them, but a heart of Joy is based more upon their relationship of what God's Word says about them.

Jesus said, I’ve loved you the way my Father has loved me. “I’ve told you these things for a purpose: that my joy might be your joy, and your joy wholly mature. John 15:9-10

It is the Spirit of Christ that is in you, that will empower and strengthen your spirit to have the victory you need to make changes in whatever you do. Eph. 3:16

Especially in this time of uncertainty, remember trials reveals what is truly in you. Trust that the presence of Christ in you, will bring forth the Power of Joy by His Holy Spirit.

Be blessed.

Written by Sr. Jay Dor
1/2/21