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Pondering the Bible: How can I have joy through everything?

"And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us."
Romans 5:3-5 NKJV
http://bible.com/114/rom.5.3-5.nkjv

QUESTION: How can I have joy through everything? 

First, let’s get rid of I. Because you can’t. Just naturally, you cannot be joyful through everything. Why? Because of flesh. Your human nature. Unless it is dead, you cannot walk with God. Your human nature contains things like lying, stealing, jealously and sadness. So, first we need to destroy flesh. Stop following your human nature and make sure you don’t return. How? By accepting Jesus as Lord and Saviour. After you have got rid of I, you need to acknowledge that the Holy Spirit is your helper. He is the One who can give you joy, joy through everything. Jesus told us He would have us true joy, that lasts forever. 

"These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full."
‭‭John‬ ‭15:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
http://bible.com/114/jhn.15.11.nkjv

True joy only comes from Jesus! 

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