Happiness is something that can come and go… and may even last for a time. It is based on an experience or other external situations, a feeling of being content and satisfied and tends to disappear when the situation changes.
Joy on the other hand is great delight, a euphoria. Based on internal well-being or the anticipation of well-being. Circumstances in life do not affect the joy. Joy is independent of the current circumstances.
Life is hard, and some days it’s harder to hold onto that feeling of joy. Thankfully, Joy is not based on feeling; it is based on knowing. On those days when everything just feels blah, I need to remember “consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” James 1:2 {New International Version {NIV}}
Everyone wants to be happy; spending money, collecting things, and searching for the new experiences. But if happiness depends on our circumstances, what happens when the toys rust, loved ones die, health deteriorates, money is gone, and the party’s over?
I struggle with this. Perhaps you do too?
Happiness depends on happenings, but Joy depends on Christ.
When we find true joy, it will last forever. Running deeper and stronger. Joy is the quiet, confidant assurance of God’s love and work in our lives. I don’t know about you, but I want to feel more than contentment and satisfaction in my life.
I want true joy!
Take Care
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