Episode 025: Spark True Joy

Marie Kondo has shown the world how to 'spark joy' with the KonMari Method of tidying. But most of us have found that her technique doesn't offer lasting joy. Which begs the question... What is the source of joy? And how can we foster joy in our lives? When we've got it - are we expressing joy for other's to see?

1:35 - Who is Marie Kondo, and what is the KonMari Method?

3:40 - Can you derive joy from the things that surround you?

4:10 - Some ways to get plugged into real joy that will last

5:05 - The difference between joy and happiness

7:00 - Count your blessings and focus on gratitude

8:35 - Revisit prayer journals, and Bible studies to recognize how far God has brought you

10:15 - How can you be more aware of joy in the moment each day?

12:50 - We are all going to have Bad Days - but Joy is not a passing emotion

13:50 - Hebrews 12:2 - "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross..."