Choosing Joy Does Not Negate Sadness

Finding God’s presence in both tears and praise There is a misunderstanding that often slips into Christian life—the belief that if we are truly choosing joy, we should not feel sadness. We may think that joy means smiling through everything, staying positive no matter what, and never letting grief show. But that is not the kind of joy God invites us into. Choosing joy does not mean denying pain.Choosing joy means inviting God into it. Joy and sorrow can exist at the same time. This […]

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