Happiness Versus Joy Continuum

HAPPINESS versus JOY CONTINUUM Happiness is a fleeting emotion easy come easy go because it comes from external sources a favorite ... song, or from buying a new car, or designer shoes then faster than a speeding bullet your happiness … you lose Happiness-- is external and transitory, easily … evaporates Joy— is internal, and alive comes through a selfless spirit Is an eternal source … of peace Yes Joy is an internal blessing doesn’t leave undertrials worthy of Godly … praise leads to … everlasting life The secret of joy is in the spelling- JOY J—Jehovah- father, son Jesus comes first in your life O—Others put before yourself Y—You put … last yes I chose … Joy! Contest sponsor Feb.16, 2021 copyright all rights reserved John 17:3 this means everlasting life taking in knowledge of you (Jehovah) and the one you sent Jesus Christ

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Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 4/20/2021 8:42:00 PM

superb and excellent poetic expression on HAPPINESS versus JOY CONTINUUM

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/27/2021 7:43:00 AM

Ah, you have it right, joy is only a continuum if it is stemmed by the seat of the soul. Beautiful expressions, I loved it. I hope your keeping well dear poet, stay strong and keep writing these wonderful verses of yours. Prayers and hugs, Vie.

John Hamilton

Date: 2/17/2021 8:46:00 AM

Nice to see you posting Barbara, great to see use of God's name in poetry, David was a great poet and he used God's name hundreds of times, well done!