“But I don’t feel joyful!” Neither do I, actually. At least not always.
The joy isn’t always there as a feeling, but that doesn’t make it any less “joy.”
Because joy is a choice, not a feeling.
“Count it all joy, my [sisters], when you meet trials of various kinds...” (James 1:2)
Because joy is a choice, not a feeling.
“...who for the joy set before him, endured the cross...” (Heb. 12:2)
Because joy is a choice, not a feeling.
“...And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Neh. 8:10b)
Because joy is a choice, not a feeling.
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, Rejoice.” (Phil. 4:4)
Because joy is a choice, not a feeling.
“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy.” (Ps. 126:5)
Because joy is a choice, not a feeling.
How can you choose joy today?