Is Joy a Choice or a Feeling?

[@shahar26]

Powerful asnwer. ❤

[@ChildofGod98765]

I trust in God and keep faith even as I struggle to take care of my children and myself. As a single mother things are so hard on me. Both of my sons are autistic I’m overwhelmed. God please hear my prayers. Father God I’m so tired of constantly struggling to buy groceries and constantly struggling to pay rent. I’m so ashamed and overwhelmed. But I choose to have faith over fear as christians that’s all we can do. No matter your struggle, we can turn to God. He knows us personally and can give us strength to overcome our challenges. Faith that God will change my situation.

[@ronnielogan85]

This is Good 😊

[@vasilebaies6824]

Where do you leave ? The church is suppose to help you Do you belong to any church?

[@TheCreepypro]

help us to rejoice in You Lord everyday for they are all Your days!

[@eddyswiderczuk7340]

Thank you Pastor John P. The joy of those whos names are written in the Book of life! Phill 4: 4-7 Amen

[@icecoolguita]

I think this response really sees the bigger picture, Praise the Lord.

[@BrotherInChrist]

I can choose to be thankful!

[@scottowens9035]

Amazing truth that I am learning!

[@PaulLee-rs8uw]

Philippians 4:4😊❤

[@PaulLee-rs8uw]

Revelation 12:12-13:1a " 12 Therefore rejoice 😊, you heavens❤ and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the dwell has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his tims is short." 13 When the dragon( no good) saw that he had been hurled to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. 14 The woman was given the two wings of a great eagle, so that she might fly to the place prepared for her in the desert, where she would be taken care of for a time, times and half a time, out of the serpent( serpent is no good too)'s reach. 15 Then from his mouth the serpent( no good) spewed water like a river, to overtake the woman and sweep her away with the torrent. 16 But the earth helped the woman by opening its mouth and swallowing the river that the dragon( no good) spewed out of his mouth. 17 Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to make war against the rest of her offspring- those who 😊❤ obey God's commandments😊❤ and hold to the testimony ❤ of Jesus(😊1st❤). 13 And the dragon stood om the shore of the sea. ...( Revelation 12:12-13A Zondervan NIV Study Bible and all parenthesis parts and symbols also in and for Christ Jesus😊1st❤ only in Christ. May our Lord, Jesus😊1st❤ also grant you His peace( John 14:27 "27 Peace😊❤ I leave with you( ❤ 😊and ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊);my peace❤😊 I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts( ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤) be troubled and do not (( " do not "means don't )be afraid 😊❤) be afraid." ( John 14:27 Zondervan NIV Study Bible. Amen to Jesus said in John 14:27, "27 Peace😊❤ I leave with you( ❤ 😊and ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊);my peace❤😊 I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts( ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤7 Or 2x7=14❤) be troubled and do not (( " do not "means don't 😊❤) be afraid." ( John 14:27 Zondervan NIV Study Bible. Amen do not be afraid but trust what our Lord( Jesus😊1st❤) and our savior( Jesus😊1st❤) said in John 14:27😊❤( Amen). In Jesus'name, i pray( John 14:27😊❤). Amen.

[@cirr3587]

❤Uncontainable joy!!

[@Bzapp725]

Tony Evans says: joy is in rejoicing

[@macraecatalin7603]

Joy of salvation is a given gift , the other can be a feeling set of circumstances

[@damientahbaz3172]

You can't think "I choose joy" every 5 minutes if you are depressed. It won't solve anything. The fruit of the Spirit joy is something real and tangible

[@mshopey32]

But if you identify your triggers, you can strike them down in your mind. Instead of focusing on the thing that triggers depression, you can focus your mind on the glory of God. You can offer the sacrifice of praise with the words of your mouth and the meditations/songs of your heart. And yes, it will sometimes require loving God with ALL of your heart, mind, will, soul, etc. in those moments. Both loving God and joy in God are acts of obedience. They require a change in what your heart(mind) chooses to focus on from moment to moment. So no, instead of " I choose joy" every five minutes, try "I choose Christ. He chose me. [ Though people reject me, God chooses me. I am here because He thought my life was worth saving. He is my God, I am His people. Every good thing, every bad thing are by His design. And because He is not a man that He should lie, I can trust Him. Everything works together for good. I love him and I am called to His purpose. Walking in obedience to his word...that brings Him joy...His joy is where I find my strength...my mental fortitude...my renewed mindset...are all in his joy...so I will accept the oil of gladness and put on a garment of praise! Joy in the Lord is my strength! ] The words in brackets are my new war cry when the adversary tempts me with thoughts that cause feelings that depress me. I will no longer be silenced by satan. In the most difficult moments I will offer God the sacrifice of praise for this brings Him joy and joy in the Lord is my strength.

[@PaulLee-rs8uw]

Revelation 12:12-13:1a " 12 Therefore rejoice 😊, you heavens❤ and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the dwell has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his tims is short." 13 When the dragon( no good) saw that he had been hurled to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. 14 The woman was given the two wings of a great eagle, so that she might fly to the place prepared for her in the desert, where she would be taken care of for a time, times and half a time, out of the serpent( serpent is no good too)'s reach. 15 Then from his mouth the serpent( no good) spewed water like a river, to overtake the woman and sweep her away with the torrent. 16 But the earth helped the woman by opening its mouth and swallowing the river that the dragon( no good) spewed out of his mouth. 17 Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to make war against the rest of her offspring- those who 😊❤ obey God's commandments😊❤ and hold to the testimony ❤ of Jesus(😊1st❤). 13 And the dragon stood om the shore of the sea. ...( Revelation 12:12-13A Zondervan NIV Study Bible and all parenthesis parts and symbols also in and for Christ Jesus😊1st❤ only in Christ. May our Lord, Jesus😊1st❤ also grant you His peace( John 14:27 "27 Peace😊❤ I leave with you( ❤ 😊and ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊);my peace❤😊 I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts( ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤) be troubled and do not (( " do not "means don't )be afraid 😊❤) be afraid." ( John 14:27 Zondervan NIV Study Bible. Amen to Jesus said in John 14:27, "27 Peace😊❤ I leave with you( ❤ 😊and ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊);my peace❤😊 I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts( ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤7 Or 2x7=14❤) be troubled and do not (( " do not "means don't 😊❤) be afraid." ( John 14:27 Zondervan NIV Study Bible. Amen do not be afraid but trust what our Lord( Jesus😊1st❤) and our savior( Jesus😊1st❤) said in John 14:27😊❤( Amen). In Jesus'name, i pray( John 14:27😊❤). Amen.

[@PaulLee-rs8uw]

1Thessalonians 4:13-5:11( The Coming of the Lord( Jesus😊1st❤))Amen.❤ 1 Thessalonians 4:13❤-18❤18❤, 5:9❤,10❤,11❤

[@PaulLee-rs8uw]

1Thessalonians 4:13-5:11( The Coming of the Lord( Jesus😊1st❤))Amen.❤ 1 Thessalonians 4:13❤-18❤18❤, 5:9❤,10❤,11❤ and Romans 12:1-2❤

[@user-xq2bm3nq8y]

Piper writes: “Christians communicate a falsehood to unbelievers…when we act as if policies and laws that protect life and freedom are more precious than being a certain kind of person.” Really? Try telling that to the Israelis or the non-Hamas Palestinians right about now.

[@DylanGalvinMusic]

Laws fail. Just ask those same people. Christ doesn’t.

[@HearGodsWord]

​@DylanGalvinMusic yes, laws fail but the Word of the Lord does not