If you don't know the difference between happiness and joy, think of it this way: happiness gives you the strength of a pea shooter; joy is a nuclear weapon. Happiness is the resulting feelings largely influenced by external circumstances. Joy comes from the Creator of joy and dwells deep inside, undisturbed by temporal changes.
Joy is a powerhouse, and is like a force field against the pressure bearing down on us. Even our brains cannot comprehend it, because it is mentally in congruent to be in the midst of tragedy and have joy, but it happens. If none of this makes sense to you, it is possible you have never known true joy.
If it does make sense, but are wondering if your joy has been stolen or misplaced, it's time to recover it and put it back into use. Poor eating, sleep deprivation, low blood sugar or hormonal imbalance can cause you to forget where your joy went. Don't be discouraged if this is the case; just address the physical issue and you will be amazed to see your joy was right there in front of you the whole time.
The power of joy can reduce a DEFCON 5 stress level meeting to DEFCON 1 in no time at all. It is a calming balm; a healing tonic. Joy is one of the best relationship builders you can have. People seek out and want to be with joyful people. You will be twice as productive using joy as not. You will be able to go the extra mile and take prisoners.
Stop saving your joy for Armageddon... it's okay to use every day if you make sure you replenish your supply by regularly connecting with the One Who Is joy.
Joy is a powerhouse, and is like a force field against the pressure bearing down on us. Even our brains cannot comprehend it, because it is mentally in congruent to be in the midst of tragedy and have joy, but it happens. If none of this makes sense to you, it is possible you have never known true joy.
If it does make sense, but are wondering if your joy has been stolen or misplaced, it's time to recover it and put it back into use. Poor eating, sleep deprivation, low blood sugar or hormonal imbalance can cause you to forget where your joy went. Don't be discouraged if this is the case; just address the physical issue and you will be amazed to see your joy was right there in front of you the whole time.
The power of joy can reduce a DEFCON 5 stress level meeting to DEFCON 1 in no time at all. It is a calming balm; a healing tonic. Joy is one of the best relationship builders you can have. People seek out and want to be with joyful people. You will be twice as productive using joy as not. You will be able to go the extra mile and take prisoners.
Stop saving your joy for Armageddon... it's okay to use every day if you make sure you replenish your supply by regularly connecting with the One Who Is joy.
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