Happiness and Joy

Joy does not equal happiness. Joy describes the inner peace coming from true contentment with the Lord, present in a person whether happy or sad.

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Bible Teachings on Happiness and Joy

Living in Contentment

Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don't have. Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless; it is like chasing the wind. ...

Always Thankful

When God actively works in a situation, good can come out of it — even in the darkest of situations.

The Blessing of Work

To balance out the "work hard and succeed" promises of the Book of Proverbs, the Book of Ecclesiastes assures us that human beings cannot find their...

Be Happy: Bible Verses on Thankfulness

I have found this principle to be true: It is not happy people who are thankful—it is thankful people who are happy.

Experiencing Joy

Christianity has a reputation for being the "don't" religion — a killjoy faith designed to keep people from enjoying their lives. Nothing could be...

Questions about Happiness and Joy

What Is the Secret of Happiness?

The deep, deep happiness that transcends all else comes from knowing God and, in turn, from being known by Him.

What Is the Fruit of the Spirit?

The manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives is the tangible evidence that we are being changed into the nature of Jesus Christ.

What Makes People Happy?

If you are fellowshipping with God and serving Him, peace and happiness will be there despite the circumstances. You can be happy in the midst of...

Is God Good?

I wondered, if we call God good when things go right, does it mean He’s not good when things go wrong?

Isn't Christianity Just an Emotional Experience?

Some think when they have a religious experience and suddenly want to live well and do good in the world, that is Christianity. They may get some...

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Devotionals about Happiness and Joy

A Strange Night-Light

If a matchstick flame can lighten up a room, can you imagine how much our lights can dispel the darkness in the world? Someone, somewhere, needs...

Celebrate the Third Week of Advent

The third week of Advent we recognize joy. Joy has many shades. It can be exuberant when we experience the faithfulness of God, it can be calm...

Where God Leads, God Equips

Keeping our focus on God, while we serve Him in any way, gives us the joy to carry on. What is the weak area of your life that you need to...

Deferred but Not Denied

If you have ever lost hope because what you are believing for is not coming to pass, know that God has not forgotten you. Trust Him. But the race isn...