It is often taught that joy comes from what we can control and chasing after our desires. But true joy comes from God with us and out of that deep loving relationship. Take a few minutes to ponder on what it means that God is with you and how that produces joy in your own life. • The joy of the Lord is with us always, but there are aspects of life that try to quench or cover it, where we can feel joyless. Is there anything in your life that wants to compete with the joy that God has given you? • Is there an area of your life where you may not be obedient to Christ's commandments? How may it be affecting the joy we receive in Him?
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