Joy in the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit alone gives true joy that prevails through any circumstance. It’s rare to find someone filled with true joy from the Lord, and that person is probably not problem-free. Often the most joyous people are those who have endured many troubles and learned to lean into God’s goodness. Joy cannot be manufactured or mustered up through self-will or positive meditation. True joy–the kind that lasts–comes from heaven and reaches to the heart that surrenders every struggle, challenge, or hardship at the feet of our Savior. Have you experienced true joy?