The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. (Psalm 126:3)
Live It Out
There is a huge difference between joy and happiness. You can experience joy without feeling happy, but you can’t experience happiness without being joyful.
Happiness is a feeling that changes with the emotions we have in a day, but joy is a constant state of being that we choose.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4)
This is just one of the verses I enjoy starting my day with. I determined a little while ago that before I open my eyes to what the day has, I will choose to be joyful over my day. I will choose to find joy in my experiences. I will choose to find joy in the tough times. I will choose to find joy even when what God’s doing doesn’t make sense to me! I choose to have a joyful day!
Why don’t you try this out and see if it works for you? Tomorrow morning, before you open your eyes to a brand new day. Repeat two or three verses of joy to yourself. Declare that you will have joy in the day that God has provided for you! Here are a few verses to get you started.