X Marks the Spot

Sometimes I feel like we are on a scavenger hunt to find joy. We find {all kinds} of clues that lead us closer and closer, but we never find the big X, the main treasure... true joy!! 

These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. 

John 15:11

There is always something's holding us back from truly being happy. We always want more, even though we most likely have everything we need. I think a lot of people are good actors and put on a happy face around everyone and then when they are all alone the sadness and/or depression starts to sink in again. I know I have been an actress before, infront of friends and family smiling and {acting} happy, but then crying myself to sleep at night.  

Family and material things can make us happy, and then most if the time that happiness fades away. Like a cone of ice cream on a on day,that'll make you happy, it's so nice, cold and sweet but it will soon be gone. Or a new pair of jeans, those jeans will eventually fade and get worn out and you'll have to buy a new pair. 

True joy didn't happen for me until my relationship with Jesus grew and I became closer to him. I personally don't think you can have true joy without Jesus Christ, knowing he lives in your heart and that he is with you where ever you go. Just knowing that he is by my side, that he loves me for me, I can trust him, and tell him anything and he won't judge me. Also knowing that all of my family and the material things I do have are because of Him. He planned and molded my life, so I should be joyful knowing that. 

There is joy even in bad situations, I know it's hard to realize it that moment. For example finding something wrong with your car. Yes, it's bad and it'll cost to get fixed but at least it's fixable, and you found the problem before it got worse and you could've possibly had a wreck. That is something to be happy about!! 

Don't let your wants and fears overcome your joy, try to be happy and thankful with what you do have Jesus will take care of us. Life is so sweet and precious, I want to live it with a joyful and thankful heart, and you should too. 

 

 

Here is a great song to listen to, get it in your head, and let it fill your heart with joy.