Receiving Joy Instead of Chasing Happiness

from Dear Annie Joy · host Annie Joy

If joy is something God promised… why does it sometimes feel so hard to actually experience it? In this episode, my dear friend, Chelsey Seibold, and I talk about why so many faithful women secretly feel like they’re doing everything right but still feel emotionally heavy, disconnected, or afraid to fully receive joy. If you’ve ever found yourself bracing for what might go wrong instead of enjoying what is going right, you are not alone. In this episode you'll hear about: • The difference between happiness and true gospel centered joy • Why joy can feel vulnerable even when life is good • How fear and overthinking can keep us from peace • How to access more joy through small mindset shifts • How faith and emotional health support each other Follow Chelsey on Instagram @chelseyseibold Joyful Discipleship online class will be held Mondays at 10:00 am - 11:30 am PST. April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th. Email me at [email protected] to register. Gathering Ground Workshop will be held on April 25th 9:00 - 11:20 AM in downtown Gilbert, Arizona. Email me for the registration link.

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