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Do you know what the difference between joy and happiness is? Happiness is an emotion based on outward experiences, while joy is inward contentment that lasts. There's nothing wrong with wanting happiness; we need it to enjoy life. But what's special is, God offers us more. The joy that Jesus gives is a complete joy. It's not once-in-a-while, when-everything-is-going-great kind of joy, but one that flows from the inside out. It's also not a little bit of joy, but it's a joy that radiates through you and unto others!
God loves you so much, and because of this, nothing can take away your confidence and inner peace that comes from God's love. It's trusting Jesus that helps us to see all God is doing in our lives. When the angels announced "Joy to the world!" they included you, too. Joy to the world now and forever because they knew Jesus had come at last. The joy Jesus brought lasted throughout generations and will continue to bring joy in our darkest moments.
Would you ask Jesus to fill you with his complete joy today?
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About this Plan
At Christmastime, there's always a lot for us to look forward to — sometimes impatiently. But you know the saying, "good things come to those who wait”? It's true for Christmases now, but it was true on the very first Christmas as well, when God's long-awaited plan began to unfold. In this 20-day devotional series from Grow Curriculum, we’ll hear more about God's plans for us and the whole world.
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