"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Romans 15:13

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There is a vast difference between being happy and feeling joy. Happiness can come from temporary pleasures and from earthly fulfillment. Joy, on the other hand, is a condition of the spirit; it is an overwhelming feeling of peace, contentment, and hope that only comes from the Lord. Joy can be felt in the midst of sorrow and in the midst of pain, while happiness cannot. Joy is contagious; it is utterly intoxicating. Joy is the best feeling. Only when we are living in the center of God's will can we fully feel joyful. I am grateful for the JOY that has been restored in my life.