JOY! The process of Joy: Philippians 4:8


Joy

You will show me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.  the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires : 

 Is this not JOY? 

 The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me like down in green pastures,
He leads me beside still waters
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, 
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life, and 
I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. 

 Psalms 23



    
    



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