Joy

just want to drop a comment in 5min( going to sleep)
We should have joy in us, giving thanks in all circumstances, for we enjoy the eternal reward that we have just by being children of God, for this we can rejoice.
I too struggle with this, choosing to complain and mourn rather than give thanks to God.
Having accepted Jesus Christ and been granted the best gift of eternal life, our renewed lives are not dead. Refer to John 3:16.

alvin