An Upward Source of Joy

The Presence or absence of joy in one’s life is determined primarily by the quality of one’s relationships. The ideal relationships, built on the proper perspective, can produce a sense of satisfaction and contentment.

God’s truth, when practiced will give us the ability to cope in the toughest set of circumstances. However, the scriptural approach to relationships is not a formula to rid us of all problems. It will help us however cope;

• When it seems our faith is gone and God is nowhere to be found.
• When we are psychologically battered, or spiritually bruised.
• When feelings of failure overwhelm us like a flood.

This is not about perpetual happiness. But, as a child of God we can be sustained by a deep sense of satisfaction and contentment so long as we keep in prospective the proper order of relationships.

The primary source of joy comes through an upward source of one’s relationship with God. While it can take a life time to resolve strained relationships with people, it takes but a moment to reconcile your relationship with God.

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.(NKJV)

Pastor Ray

(Recommended reading: The Joy of Relationship, by Robert E. Fisher. Some content taken directly from this source)