"The soul of one who loves God always swims in joy, always keeps holiday, and is always in the mood for singing." (John of the Cross)
Too often we let the troubles of life take away the joy of the Lord within us. This is not a superficial joy, but an inner awareness of the presence of the Lord in me at all times. This joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and comes from the conviction that in all things Jesus is the Lord of all things in my life. How can I not be joyful if I am in love with God who is with me at all times and in all circumstances.