Our identity is not in our joy, and our identity is not in our suffering. Our identity is in Christ, whether we have joy or are suffering. — Mark Driscoll
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Joy is the byproduct of obedience
Joy is the byproduct of obedience.
His favor is for a lifetime
His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. -Psalms 30:5
The commands of God are given not to rob me of joy…
The commands of God are given not to rob me of joy, but lead me into fullness of joy. – Matt Chandler
Why, then, did God give them free will?…
Why, then, did God give them free will? Because free will, though it makes evil possible, is also the only thing that makes possible any love or goodness or joy worth having. – C.S. Lewis
The people of God ought to be the happiest in the world
The people of God ought to be the happiest in the world. People should be coming to us and asking the source of our joy and delight. – Tozer
