Happiness versus joy. Is it perspective or something more? What is happiness? A wise man once said that happiness is based on circumstances, and circumstances can ebb and flow like the tides of the ocean. What is joy? JOY comes from the Lord. That phrase has stuck with me many years later.
We are not called to always be happy, are we? We are called to be a City on a Hill and Salt and Light. If God opens a door, no one can shut it. Sometimes, we try to force a door open, and because of free will, He lets us slide in—only for us to deal with the consequences of not being on His path. This can be painful, but on the flip side, it can refine us, teach us, and equip us to teach others.
When He closes a door, it is for a reason—not to harm us, but to prosper us. Often, if a door is shut, there is a window open. Instead of focusing on what you think you have lost, shift your perspective to the possibilities ahead. I promise you, God’s gifts are so much better than anything we could ever imagine.
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