CSG ~ Fruit of the Spirit, #2 Joy

This is the second in the series based on the Fruit of the Spirit. The second "fruit" that we will be discussing will be joy.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23)

It is common today to hear believers speak of a difference between joy and happiness. The teaching usually makes the following points: 1) Happiness is a feeling, but joy is not. 2) Happiness is fleeting, but joy is everlasting. 3) Happiness depends on circumstances or other people, but joy is a gift from God. 4) Happiness is worldly, but joy is divine. But there is no such distinction made in Scripture, and forcing a distinction between two words that are so obviously close in meaning is unnecessary.

If a person is joyful, then he or she is happy. There’s no such thing as glum joy. We cannot drain joy of emotion and still call it “joy.” When God’s Spirit gives us joy, then we are happy people. Christians should be joyful; happiness should characterize our everyday lives.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (Romans 15:13)

For this swap, you will be making a profile comment to your ONE partner of what joy means to you. You also need to include a scripture and how the scripture applies to your life. Please do not use Galatians 5:22-23 as your scripture.

Let me summarize:

1.One partner.

2.What joy means to you.

3.A scripture on joy.

4.How the scripture applies to your life.

Please remember to write the title of the swap and the group with your comment. This will make it easier for your partner to rate the swap.

Only people with well filled out profiles may participate in this swap. I will be checking the night before partners get assigned.

Be sure to rate your partner a 5 if they meet all the requirements of this swap. If you liked what they sent you, give them a heart. It's entirely up to you. Please send something that you would like to receive yourself.

This swap is NOT profile based.

Any problems, feel free to contact me.