And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 (New Living Translation)
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"One of the most interesting and remarkable things Christians learn is that laughter does not exclude weeping. Christian joy is not an escape from sorrow. Pain and hardship still come, but they are unable to drive out the happiness of the redeemed. ...
Joy is what God gives, not what we work up. Laughter is the delight that things are working together for good to those who love God, ... an overflow of spirits that comes from feeling good not about yourself but about God.
A Long Obedience
"God Gives Joy", God's Message for Each Day, Eugene H. Peterson.
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