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Fruit of the Spirit- JOY

The fruit of the spirit 
is love, JOY peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Galatians 5:22-23 


What is JOY? Is it just being happy? No- it is much deeper than a single emotion. Joy is spiritual and less common than happiness. It is most recognizable when you are waling closely with the Lord and leaning in to the confidence that you are never alone and God is at work in your life. 

How have you experienced joy today? For me, I found joy in the gentleness breeze that blew on this beautiful day. It has been a long week and God's creation always reminds me of His presence in my life. Bring outside always brings me joy and a closeness to God. 

Happiness is circumstantial but JOY is something deep within your heart like the childhood song I sang at camp.

I have the joy, joy, joy, joy,
Down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart,
I have the joy, joy, joy, joy,
Down in my heart, (where?)
Down in my heart to stay.


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