Happiness is a choice. Being happy is a natural and controllable human emotion. I know it sounds crazy, but we can choose to be happy about things. Or choose otherwise. Joy however, is one of the fruits of the Spirit. It is something that matures as the Spirit works in us and we grow into. It isnt our choice but a byproduct of God in us. They overlap in that we can choose to be happy and joy can bring happiness. the difference is (and some ppl get confused here) that one is the fruit of human effort/will and the other a fruit of The Spirits work in us. Another way of saying it is, you can find happiness in spite of circumstances. But Joy finds victory over circumstances. So, be happy in all things find contentment and be happy. But your strength will come when you find your joy in the Lord, because that is the only place you will find it. ;)
Posted on: Sat, 18 Jan 2014 03:49:41 +0000