The joy of the Lord is my strength. Have you ever wondered about this verse? I’ve often thought about it and felt a little bit like I wasn’t doing something right. I’m sorry to say, but when life is hard, I don’t feel happy.
Have you ever been there? Have you ever asked yourself the question, “I wonder what I’m doing wrong?” Me, too.
It’s taken a long time, but in all my wrestling around with trying to find the joy of the Lord, I’ve realized there are quite a few things that hold me back. They are concepts about joy and happiness that I’ve struggled to make sense of. Understanding them (or not) makes a big difference. Take a look at my list of these concepts and see what you think.
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