Wrong To Strong - Chicago
"From the city of Chicago, a city known for its crime and violence. On this podcast we will be sharing stories of hope & redemption from individuals raised in the tough streets of Chicago. Some were gang members, drug dealers, incarcerated, victims and perpetrators of violence. Listen to my guests as they share their experiences, struggles, trauma but also the strength, hope, faith and perseverance these have developed in them to keep pushing and moving forward in life. Tune in to hear how their lives have gone from "Darkness to Light" and from "Wrong to Strong."
Wrong To Strong - Chicago
Week #4 - Wrong 2 Strong "2 Minute Devotional" w/ T-Chaka Alexander
God bless and welcome back to the "Wrong To Strong" 2-Minute Devotionals!
This week, T-Chaka Alexander joins us to talk about the powerful difference between joy and happiness. He explains why joy should be our ultimate pursuit, noting that joy is mentioned significantly more often than happiness. T-Chaka explains that happiness is external and temporary, while joy is internal, permanent, and rooted in God's presence and promises. He highlights that joy can be present even in times of trials and is a fruit of the Spirit, that helps to strengthen our faith. He shares some personal experiences to illustrate how joy has sustained him through tough times.
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Welcome to the wrong 2 strong, two minute devotional each week. We're blessed to have a new guest share a powerful scripture and a word of encouragement to ignite your spirit and fuel your journey of faith. Let these messages inspire and strengthen you as you grow closer to God and embrace the transformation he has for you. Stay strong, keep the faith and let's grow together. We're on a mission from God from darkness to light. And from Wrong To Strong. Hi, my name is T-Chaka and welcome to the Wrong to Strong two minute devotional. And today I want to discuss the difference between joy and happiness. And the reason why I bring these two words up is because in my life, I hear people talk about seeking happiness more than they seek joy. And I want to point out why we should seek joy more. In the Bible, I found in the New King James Version, joy is mentioned, I believe, over 150 times, while happiness is mentioned less than 10 times. And with all the verses that I found, this one stuck to me the most. In John 15:11 Jesus says, These things have spoken to you, that my joy remain in you, and that your joy may be full. So there's something that seems more fulfilling about joy, and I found some differences between happiness and joy, like happiness is more external, and it's based on circumstances and events, while joy is more internal, it's more relational, duration of happiness is temporary, while joy is more permanent, joy is more dependent on God's promises and presence. And the last thing is, when we're in trials, you don't really see much happiness, but joy can still be there in the trials, and we can give the glory to God. The other thing about joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit, and joy helps us stay strong in our faith, and help us to be unwavering in it. So, that's why it's so much more important. And, I know many times in my life, the joy and the relationship I've had with God. I've given Him the glory, even the hardest times in my life, and it helps me to stay strong and to know that He is always with me. So with that said, my name is T-Chaka and I am wrong to strong
