Even as Christians who are called to be CONTENT in whatever situation we may be in, it’s easy to allow our situation to control our day. 

Example: when everything (relationship/marriage, job, finances, health, etc) is going well and our connect with GOD is consistent we are in a great mood. However.......when life happens (finances are low, loss of family members, relationships/marriage, health issues, etc) we tend to lose FAITH, and become negative in everything.🤷🏽‍♀️🙄

If you read Hebrews 12:1-3, you’ll understand that GOD saw JOY in the mist of trials and tribulations. 

JOY vs Happiness. How would you know?🤔 Joy is something the world didn’t give and can’t take away (internal). It’s not dependent on your circumstance but your connect with GOD. Happiness is a result of external factors(things going well, can be altered, etc) 

Transparency: At one time I’d take my eyes off GOD and focus on my circumstances. Moods were altered by this. (You’d know if my money was right, if my relationship was on a good foot, if things were well at my job, etc). It wasn’t until I realized keeping my eyes STAYED on the LORD, would grant me PEACE, which in return would, give me JOY in the mist of whatever! 

Lesson: Stay FOCUSED on GOD! ❤️