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“We don't always get everything. And sometimes we worry too much about our circumstances. We think oh I'll be happy when I get my job back, or I'll be happy when I get a man back, but it's really about allowing God to give us joy now.” quote by Bonnie St. John
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“We don't always get everything. And sometimes we worry too much about our circumstances. We think oh I'll be happy when I get my job back, or I'll be happy when I get a man back, but it's really about allowing God to give us joy now.”

Bonnie St. John

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Faith and Joy, 2013

Content is not dependent on external circumstances; true joy comes from trusting God now, not from future events.

In simple terms: Joy comes from trusting God now, not from what we lack.

Key Takeaway

Seek present joy through faith.

Themes

faith joy trust contentment

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • job loss
  • relationship breakup
  • health crisis
  • daily stress
  • loneliness

Key Concepts

spirituality psychology theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you appreciate right now?
  • How does trusting God change your view of hardship?
A Different Perspective

If we ignore present blessings, we may miss the joy already offered.

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