1828 Dictionary: 1. The passion or
emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; that excitement of
pleasurable feelings which is caused by success, good fortune, the
gratification of desire or some good possessed, or by a rational prospect of
possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exultation; exhilaration of
spirits.
JOY is a delight
of the mind, from the consideration of the present or assured approaching
possession of a good.
Dictionary.com: The
emotion of great delight or Happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation.
LDS.org: And for this cause ye shall have fulness of joy; and ye shall sit down in the kingdom of my Father; yea,
your joy shall be full, even as the Father hath given
me fulness of joy; and ye shall be even as I am, and I am even
as the Father; and the Father and I are one;
-3 Nephi
28:10
Wherefore the redeemed
of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain
gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
-Isaiah
51:11
Quotes: Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and
your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.
-Helen Keller
I cannot
even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who
have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more
fun.
-Charles R. Swindoll
My Definition: Happiness. Joy is there no matter what. Even if we feel like
just crying in a hole and giving up. Joy is there to save. I love Joy.
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