Will I ever be happy?

I accept and acknowledge Jesus Christ as my Lord & Savior. I am saved, I am baptized. I speak to GOD on an hourly basis if not more. I give thanks to GOD in all things. I live for GOD and strive to stay on His path. I understand I am a sinner and always will be.. I repent many times a day. I am a servant of the Lord. I follow Jesus. I serve many others freely, daily. I help others in many ways and give encouragement through GOD's Word all along the way. I understand that GOD sits as a silversmith to refine me. I understand I need to go through troubles to become who I am supposed to be. I know that GOD knows my limits and will not give me more than I can carry. I know that GOD controls the storm & GOD uses evil for His Good. I surrender myself to Him daily. I praise the Lord and give Him His tithe.

I know I am to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.. and I strive for this. I look at the good things GOD has around me and am greatful.

I am not fulfilled. Will I ever have lasting joy here in this life?

Elijah2 said:

Hi Jef,

As sad as it is, probably not.

I am not as dedicated as you are, but I fight a good fight of faith, and keep going.

For many years I have walked the path of the Spiritual Gifts, through patience, self-control, faithfulness, gentleness, goodness and kindness, but peace and joy is the hardest of all to find.

Many give you good advice, and as sad as it is, you never see peace and joy in their life either.

It's hard road these days, and I'm nearly twice your age, I enjoy life the best way I can but that peace and joy is always missing, and why that is so, is because the brethren around you are the ones who let you down.

Since I came to our Lord Jesus Christ over 50 years ago, I never found a true friend to share with and to bond with, except my wife, and of course our Lord Jesus Christ.

At times I wonder if "joy" really exists.

Be blessed in Jesus' Name.

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Thanks for the response E2.. I pray this may also help you:

I found the answers at the end of my pain... GOD's predestined path is what gives meaning to my name (Jeffrey = GOD's peace. Noel = GOD's Birthday. Ellison= Son of Elijah).

When hurting... laugh, when angry... smile, when frustrated, hurt, unbareably down and complaining about the storm... REJOICE in the LORD! For this is when He is doing the greatest work in us.

I found that FOR joy we must Shout.. FOR joy we must Sing! Through Him, from Him, all joy comes! All joy belongs to the Lord. THANK YOU GOD ALMIGHTY! Thank you for the light and bringing me understanding for your lasting joy. His Rod & Staff comfort me.. He is my Shield and Rampart.

Here are many verses on JOY.. I pray they help others seeking joy. SHOUT FOR JOY... SING FOR JOY GOD IS GOOD.. infinately.


1Ch 29:17 I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things have I given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you.


Ne 8:10 Nehemiah said, "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing s prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."


Job 8:21 He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.


Job 33:26 He prays to God and finds favor with him, he sees God’s face and shouts for joy; he is restored by God to his righteous state.


Ps 4:5-8 Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD. Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD. You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.


Ps 5:11-12 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.


Ps 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.


Ps 19:8-9 The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever.


Ps 21:6 Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.


Ps 27:6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.


Ps 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.


Ps 30:11-12 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.


Ps 33:3 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.


Ps 35:27 May those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, "The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant."


Ps 45:7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.


Ps 86:4 Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.


Ps 90:14 Satisfy w us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.


Ps 94:19 When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.


Ps 95:1-2 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.


Isa 12:3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.


Isa 12:6 Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.


Isa 24:14 They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west a they acclaim the LORD'S majesty.


Isa 26:19 But your dead will live; their bodies will rise. You who dwell in the dust, wake up and shout for joy. Your dew is like the dew of the morning; the earth will give birth to her dead.


Lk 8:13 Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away.


Lk 10:21 At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.


Lk 24:52 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.


Jn 3:29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.


Jn 15:11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.


Jn 15:7-11 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.



Jn 16:20-22 I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.


Jn 16:24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.


Jn 17:13 "I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.


Ac 2:28 You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.


Ac 8:8 So there was great joy in that city.


Ro 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.


2Co 7:4 I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.


1Th 2:20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy.


Phm 1:7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.


Heb 1:9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy."


Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

SHOUT FOR JOY!! SING FOR JOY!!
THANK YOU JESUS FOR THE JOY IN OUR HEARTS!!


With Love,
- Jefell

www.GETSHOOK.com
for your encouragement & inspiration..
for your joy.. Sing & Shout to Jesus

GOD BLESS.