Thought for Today: Wednesday October 22

James did not say: “count it all joy when you fall into an easy chair.” He said: “Count it all joy when you when you fall into various trials” {James 1:2} Joy is not the same as happiness – although they may overlap. Happiness depends on circumstances; joy depends on YHVH. Happiness vanishes when life turns painful; Joy keeps going and may even grow. Joy comes from a living, vital relationship with YHVH. It comes from knowing this world is only temporary, and someday we will be with YHVH forever… It comes from a life of submission to the Holy Spirit – regardless the circumstances