All the FeelsSample

If someone asked you what's the best emotion, what would you say? Probably happiness, right? Happiness is arguably the best emotion there is. Who doesn’t enjoy the feeling of happiness when something good happens? As followers of Jesus, we can be happy about good things but also have happiness during pain and bad circumstances. We don’t just have happiness, we have something even greater: joy. The joy that comes from God is something that doesn’t change based on our circumstances. It doesn’t come and go depending on what the weather looks like or how well you did on a test at school. Joy from God is something that we have inside of us because we know that we are loved no matter what happens. Nothing will separate us from God. Joy feels a lot like happiness, except it’s not something that comes and goes quickly. Often when we’re happy it only lasts for a little bit or until something else happens. Joy goes a bit further, and it allows us to feel content even when the things around us change. The best way to experience His joy is to ask Him for it and praise Him for all of the great things He has done for us. When we worship God and thank Him, we start to experience the joy He gives to us, and our hearts overflow with happiness.

Challenge: Write a song, poem, or letter of praise to God! Express your joy and happiness by praising God today.