God is the source of all joy. For you to be joyful you need to spend time with the one who can fill you with true joy. Make daily quiet time with your creator a habit. He loves to be near to you and fill you up with his love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand<\/em>. Psalm 16:11<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Practice daily gratitude.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Being grateful for what you have fills your heart with joy and contentment. And by giving thanks, you honor God for all the good things he has already done in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.<\/em> 1. Chronicles 16:34<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Praise him even though you don\u2019t feel like it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you don\u2019t feel like praying and praising God, that\u2019s when you need him the most. Remember that God\u2019s love and faithfulness remain no matter your circumstances. Start praising him in every situation and you will witness your heart changing over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.<\/em> Psalm 28:7<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Realize that everything in life is an opportunity to grow, mature and develop.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.<\/em> James 1:2-4<\/p>\n\n\n\n The trials you\u2019re facing right now may be a steppingstone for promotion. Consider your situation and look how you can develop your character. Envision yourself coming out of this difficult time: How strong will you be when you made it through all of that? Will your faith and trust in God be even deeper? <\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Joy is found in righteousness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of what Jesus\u2019s death and resurrection, you have right standing with God. This means you\u2019ve been forgiven and reconciled to him. You have victory through the blood of Christ and darkness can\u2019t take a hold of you. Further, walking in God\u2019s will and his ways increases your joy even more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.<\/em> Psalm 97:11<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Don\u2019t focus on your circumstances but look to God\u2019s promises.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Throughout the Bible, God promises us good things. If you\u2019re going through financial difficulties, he\u2019s your provider (Matthew 6:25-27). If you\u2019re going through loss, he is your comforter (Matthew 5:4). Whatever you\u2019re going through find Scriptures that promise God\u2019s goodness in your particular situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.<\/em> Psalm 33:20-21 <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re going through a difficult time, I want to encourage you to find your joy in God. You can\u2019t control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude and response. Patiently practice these 6 things and over time you will see that your heart is full of joy despite your circumstances. Real lasting joy is only found in God.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Related blog posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Waiting on God’s timing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 8 things that 5 years of chronic pain taught me<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What to do when things don’t turn out the way you want them to<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2b50\ufe0f Follow me on Instagram<\/a> for daily encouragement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2b50\ufe0f Do you need more trust in God? Get my 30-day devotional<\/a> about trusting God and letting go.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2b50\ufe0f You want some fresh input for your Bible study? Get my eguide with my best tips on spending time with God by subscribing to my newsletter \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffb<\/p>\nShare This:<\/strong> There was a time in my life when God crushed my plans unexpectedly. I was set on my specific plan and he decided to take another route. For months, I\u2019ve been devastated. I learned that I based my joy and worth on my circumstances. 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