The Joy Gap – 5

The Christian Working Woman · May 8, 2026 · 3m

The Joy Gap exists between what you expect, what you need or want, and what you’re feeling. We’ve seen this gap can be caused by expecting too much of circumstances, successes and people, comparing yourself to others, and simply neglecting to do the things that close the Joy Gap, like increasing time with Jesus, who never disappoints. But what about those times when the gap doesn’t seem to close? When life is hard, when circumstances are heavy, when joy feels distant? It’s important to remember this: joy is not the same as happiness. Happiness is based on what’s happening. Joy runs deeper…