Joy is not the absence of problemsāitās the presence of God in the middle of them. Choosing joy is a daily decision to trust Godās goodness, even when circumstances donāt feel good.
š āThe joy of the Lord is your strength.ā (Nehemiah 8:10)
Life will bring challenges, delays, and disappointments, but joy anchors our hearts in what never changesāGodās faithfulness. When we choose joy, weāre not denying pain; weāre declaring that God is still in control.
Choosing joy daily means:
Gratitude over grumbling
Trust over worry
Praise over complaining
Hope over discouragement
Joy grows when we fix our eyes on God instead of our problems. As we walk with Him daily, joy becomes our strength, not just a feeling.
What is one way you can intentionally choose joy today?