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"And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that
they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves." John 17:13

Christianity is a religion of joy! It was bon in a song and has been
singing ever since. Pagan religions have no song because they have no
genuine joy. They have no hope or peace because they have no Savior.

The Bible is resonant with good news. Put your ear to it and listen to
the "glad tidings of great joy." The Lord Jesus Christ has solved our
basic problems: sin and its curse, death and its darkness, hell and its
terrors. These enemies lie at His feet. He has adopted us into His
family. He cares for us, intercedes for us, and fights for us. He is
preparing a place for us, and He is preparing us for that place in the
Father's house. If that doesn't fill us with laughter and song,
something is dreadfully wrong with us!

"God hates heavy and sorrowful minds. He loves cheerful hearts.
Therefore has He sent His Son to cheer up our souls in Him. God commands
us to rejoice and be glad." ~ Martin Luther

God Bless You.