Proverbs 27:9 - The Sweetness of a Friend

eCards Calendars Wallpapers Send to a Friend Share on Facebook TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL A Prayer for Durable Joy - Your Daily Prayer - June 25 A Prayer for Durable Joy By Ashley Moore  “Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.” - 2 Corinthians 6:10 NLT Joy is a radical concept in the Bible. Difficult circumstances accompany many verses about joy. The Bible tells us to rejoice when we suffer (Romans 5:3) And to consider it joy when we face trials (James 1:2). The Bible says to be glad when we are persecuted because we will be rewarded in heaven (Matthew 5:12). And to greatly rejoice when we experience bouts of grief (1 Peter 1:6). This concept confuses most of us because we equate joy with happiness. Happiness is a fleeting emotion completely dependent on our experience or circumstances. For example, I feel happy when it is my birthday, but then I don’t feel as happy the next day. Or I feel happy when I win a game, but when another player wins in the next round, my happiness is squelched.  Read More TRENDING STORIES Must Read  10 Uncomfortable Topics Pastors Should Still Preach About Must Watch Police Officer And K9 Lip Sync To 'I Can Only Imagine' POPULAR NOW Send this eCard Send this eCard Send this eCard Send this eCard Send this eCard Send this eCard

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