Joy That Outlasts Circumstances
Happiness rides on happenings, but joy springs from within and doesn’t evaporate when Monday arrives. You can’t manufacture joy by stacking up perfect plans; you receive it in Jesus. Think of joy like the spark plug in your soul—without it, you can crank and crank and never truly get going. In Christ, the Spirit ignites a steady combustion of joy that keeps running even when life is turbulent. The angel’s first word still stands: do not be afraid; God’s good news brings real joy. Let Jesus be the source, and watch joy outlast every circumstance.
Luke 2:11 — “Today, in David’s town, a Rescuer has been born for you—He is the Messiah, the true Lord.”
What is one habit you can lay down this week that tries to “manufacture” joy (shopping, scrolling, overworking), and what simple daily practice will you put in its place to receive joy from Jesus?
Luke 2:11 — “Today, in David’s town, a Rescuer has been born for you—He is the Messiah, the true Lord.”
What is one habit you can lay down this week that tries to “manufacture” joy (shopping, scrolling, overworking), and what simple daily practice will you put in its place to receive joy from Jesus?
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