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Notice the past tense form of salvation: It is too easy to look at our life and see the temporary problems and get caught up in the moment; however that means that we are not looking at life with the end in mind.
To have joy is both a choice and also a work of the Spirit. Better yet, we can say that joy is a fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5: Against such things there is no law.
That is, joy is not dependent upon our circumstances but upon the power of the Holy Spirit and the mental disposition of the believer. Joy comes from the sense of security of the believer John 3: If you have never repented and trusted in the Savior, then you can never truly have the joy that is from the Lord and a fruit of the Holy Spirit.
You can only have the temporary band aid of happiness, which is fleeting and goes as quickly as it comes. On the other hand, joy remains, joy abides in our hearts, and joy affirms that we are His very own children. We have the righteousness of Christ 2 Cor 5: Better Than I Deserve.
You see, the world wants us to believe that our happiness is based on our circumstances, so when our circumstances change, so does our mood. But God wants to remind us to place our hope and joy not on circumstances that will always be variable as long as we're alive, but to place our hope and joy on Jesus Christ who is the author and perfecter of our faith. There will never be a day without trial.
The Bible says that "sorrow may come in the night," but also promises that "joy comes in the morning. Who brings light to the morning?
It's no other than God, and as surely as the sun rises, God will come and bring joy and peace. All we are called to do is rely on Him and not on anyone or anything else for joy.
God is the perfect and ultimate source of unlimited and unspeakable joy. Here are some verses that will help remind us to always rejoice in God even in the midst of dire circumstances. I will say it again: Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.