Each of us has been given the gift of life. It’s on loan to us, and one day we must give it back to its rightful Owner. We can use (or abuse) this life any way we choose. We can use it to glorify the Lord or to glorify ourselves. This is a theme that threads its way all through our Bible. It’s a theme we find in St. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians. In it he glorified Christ.
purchased from HGBM (Higher Ground Books & Media). I am hoping that the same faith that dazzled those first Christians and filled their lives with joy will do the same for you.
Joy differs from happiness in this respect: Happiness can quickly vanish like a bursting bubble, whereas joy lasts forever. That's because happiness is dependent upon our outward circumstances, whereas joy is dependent on an inward relationship. Look at it this way: circumstances may change, but our relationship with Christ remains constant. Once Jesus said, "--- and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."
