Having the joy of the Lord is a matter of our mindset—how we think. Starting each day with a thankful mindset helps, as does getting your mind off yourself—what about others? Do I spend time thinking about now, the news of the day, this life; or about eternity? And thinking about the past can rob you of joy now, put the past behind you. Contentment, learning to have a contented mind, being satisfied with what God has given, instills joy that we have enough. Ultimately, we need a can-do mindset about what we face, that God can do what is best and He will. Rejoice evermore!
