Thomas lost joy due to doubt. John 20:24-29 Thomas struggled to believe. Jesus had ridden his doubt held him. Back from rejoicing until he saw the wounds. Restoring joy Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.
Hannah lost joy due to. Feelings of rejection and unfulfilled desire. 1 Samuel 1:6-8, 20 ridiculed because she. Couldn't have a child, Hannah wept bitterly. She felt rejected and worthless. Then she prayed and God made her. The mother of Samuel, who became a. Great prophet of God. Restoring joy the Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy.
Have you lost your joy? All kinds of things happen in life that will just literally steal our joy. True joy isn't found in circumstances, it's found in God. Joy is who God is, and he created us to become like him, to come into his presence and share his joy.
Psalm 16:11 you make known to me the path of life, and you will fill me with joy in your presence. With eternal pleasures at your right hand.