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Why do we live in a cloud of disappointment and depression when God’s word says we can have the "fullness of joy"….Psalms 16:11

Jesus Christ was a man that had many trials and rejections by this world.  He was beaten and cruelly crucified  for us, yet in John 15:11 he said the following  " "These things I have spoken unto you, that  MY JOY might remain in you, and that YOUR JOY might be full". 

What a powerful message that is to us. If Jesus  could have joy in the midst of his horrendous trials, then why can’t we?   Of course we can.  It is about a mind set and attitude we choose to take on.  Paul, while a Roman prisoner,  wrote about joy, gladness and rejoicing nineteen times in four chapters of Philippians.  

Paul goes on to write about  the secret to his joy starts in the mind.  Christian joy is found in our choices as a believer. All choices start in the mind with thoughts.  Remember thoughts are generated from three places.  These are God, yourself and the enemy–the devil. 

Take every thought captive according to Christ. Line them up with what is pure and just and honorable.  We can have the fullness of joy even in the midst of troubling times.  Sometimes I have to work to bring my mind back into focus and believe that God is in control and only wants the best for me.

There are some theives that can steal your joy.  I will talk about them in the next post.