Leann and Melissa discuss the difference between happiness and joy, seeking for daily joy with Christ, and finding glimmers of hope during hard days.
Ponder Questions:
What brings me joy?
How can I feel more joy?
What does Christ want to teach me right now?
How am I feeling God's unfailing love for me?
When have I felt joy in my life?
Invitation:
Make a joy list. Write down times in your life when you felt joy.
What brought you hope today?
References:
“Joy,” Guide to the Scriptures, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
\"How can you find joy (or at least peace) during difficult times?”, Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH, Harvard Health Publishing, October 17, 2022
\"A Higher Joy,” Dieter F. Uchtdorf, April 2024 General Conference
\"The Power of Spiritual Momentum,” Russell M. Nelson, April 2022 General Conference
\"The Joy of Our Redemption,\" Kristin M. Yee, October 2024 General Conference
\"Seek Joy,” Kate Stewart, For the Strength of Youth, June 2025
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