Do you ever feel like life is draining your joy? Mondays feel heavy, social media makes you compare, and circumstances often steal your peace. In this episode of the New Beginnings Podcast, we’ll discover how to choose joy every day and learn to see God in the small things—from the first sip of coffee in the morning, to laughter at home, to moments of gratitude in the middle of challenges.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The difference between happiness and joy (and why joy is deeper and lasting)

✅ Why joy is found in God’s presence, not in possessions

✅ How gratitude rewires your brain and grows your joy

✅ Why sharing joy multiplies it in your life and others

✅ How joy defeats comparison and negativity, especially in today’s social media world

Bible verses in this episode:

• Nehemiah 8:10 – “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”

• Psalm 16:11 – “You will fill me with joy in Your presence.”

• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances.”

• Proverbs 17:22 – “A cheerful heart is good medicine.”
  

Whether you’re struggling with negativity, comparison, or just the busyness of life, this message will encourage you to choose joy, practice gratitude, and find God in the everyday moments.

👉 Listen now and be reminded that joy is a choice—and when you choose it, you shine God’s light to the world.

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