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What brings you the greatest joy in life? Not what brings you joy, but what brings you the greatest joy? Here’s a list of answers I have heard from many people:
-Seeing my kids succeed.
-Spending time with my wife.
-Talking with my mother.
-Succeeding at work.
-Making more money.
-Being able to provide for my family.
-Playing catch with my son.
The list goes on and on. People spend their entire lives trying to achieve joy. The American Dream is all about the pursuit of happiness. However, most people don't realize that apart from a relationship with God, they will never find joy. Let me make something clear, the previous list is full of things that can bring you some form of joy. But true joy comes from your relationship with God. This kind of joy is real, unchanging, never failing. This should be your greatest joy. When it is, you can enjoy all of the other things in life because you have joy from God. This is the joy that the Spirit provides you with. This is the joy we were meant to live off of. This is the joy that gives life to all of our other joys. This type of joy is what holds you up during difficult times. It’s having godly optimism even in trying circumstances. It’s how you remain hopeful during the worst situations possible. Successfully healing from your past hurts, brings out this second part of the fruit of the Spirit. Joy.
Running Thought of the Day: "I will pursue my joy in Christ first and foremost."
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Joyfully serving you,
Zach
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