Living With Joyਨਮੂਨਾ

What Does a Joyful Life Really Look Like?

If you asked most people what the “good life” looks like, you’d hear things like success, popularity, a great job, or maybe going viral online.

But Jesus turns that idea on its head. In the Sermon on the Mount, he gives us a whole new definition of what it means to live the good life.

Jesus says it’s the poor in spirit, the merciful, the pure-hearted, the peacemakers, and even the persecuted who are blessed. Why? Because they’re living in a close relationship with God. They are experiencing the peace that comes from relying on him completely.

This kind of joy doesn’t come from everything going right. It comes when we let go of chasing status and success and start chasing the heart of God.

When Jesus calls you to give something up for him—like a friendship, a reputation, or a dream—it is because he has something greater planned for you. The Holy Spirit will fill that empty space with unshakeable joy. All you have to do is ask.

So consider: What are you chasing? Are you looking for joy in the things of this world, or are you seeking it out in a relationship with God?