2006-12-25 05:54:23 · 11 answers · asked by jay or 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is an outcome of faith and love -
Whom having not seen ye love in whom though now ye see him not yet believing ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Peter 1/8
We joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5/11 and God fills us with joy, 15/13. It is a fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5/22 and God's word received gives joy, 1 John 1/4, indeed anything received from God can bring joy.
In God's presence is joy, Psalm 16/11 and God is our exceeding joy 43/4 and His salvation is a joy, 51/12. It is also a strength, Nehemiah 8/10
It would seem that it is not to be sought for itself but is given by God for encouragement or through obedience or to strengthen us or it accompanies our exercise in spiritual matters.
Contemplation of God and all that He is and does and of His great salvation brings joy.
The more we know Jesus Christ the more will we have joy.
2006-12-25 15:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jerome S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One of the most effective ways to retain the joy of Jesus Christ in your life is to stay away from negative non believers.
They seem to be able to suck the joy of most everything right out of a person.
To find the joy of Jesus Christ, read his word, for in the beginning was the word, and the word was made flesh. If you feel compelled to read Gods word, he is making himself known to you. You can choose at that point to follow or to reject the calling. If you follow the invitation from God to follow him, you will receive the joy of Jesus Christ in your life.
2006-12-25 06:00:48 · answer #2 · answered by cindy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Being Thankful
Im thankful for all the excellent health see in my immediate family
and the joy of the lord is our strengh
also agree with yes stay away from negative people
and believe in the unseen as well as the seen
God is revealing himself to us more and more as we see the day approaching
dont be fearful look to him and rejoice...
and if u do go through difficulties keep the faith press on and remain thankful...
2006-12-25 06:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by dreamy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't need jesus christ in my life to find and retain joy. and if you think that that is all that it takes, i suggest you re-examine your own life. i for one will not be dictated too.
2006-12-25 09:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is found through prayer. One on one communion with God about all aspects of my life, the good and the bad, helps me with my faith and that can always bring joy.
To retain it, I recommend Romans 8:31-39. It tells how there is nothing and nobody who can separate us from His Love.
2006-12-25 06:59:34 · answer #5 · answered by out of the grey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mark 1:15
"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent AND believe the good news!"
Galatians 5:
2But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
John 14:23
Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
2006-12-25 06:00:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Become a Jehovah witness
2006-12-25 05:57:06 · answer #7 · answered by Dazman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By being gay and enjoying it, like Him
2006-12-25 05:57:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
with the power of fnords.
2006-12-25 05:57:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lobotomy would probably help.
2006-12-25 07:21:55 · answer #10 · answered by checkmate 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋