God Restores Our Joy After Deep Sadness

Real joy often comes on the heels of deep sadness and heartbreak.

Last November, we lost our sweet pug, Big T, after 15 years. We were heartbroken and the day he passed, I wrote a blog article about how God mends our broken heart. 

Through tears, I expressed my sadness and grief, and wondered if I’d ever stop crying or missing my little buddy.

And Big T was the star of our YouTube Channel, Friday’s Forever. Thousands grieved and cried along with us.

Big T brought so much joy into our lives. Still, I know God is my source of real joy. God not only mends our broken heart, but He also wants to restore our joy.

And guess what? We picked up a new pug puppy last week. Winston is 9 weeks old and a tiny bundle of puppy energy and joy. We’re thankful to give him a forever home. He’s not replacing Big T. Instead, Winston’s a reminder of the blessings God allows in our earthly lives. 

Because real joy comes from deep within us and stems directly from a personal relationship with the Lord Himself. 

After deep sadness, we can find deep joy. Because real joy comes from a personal relationship with the Lord. Click To Tweet

Rejoicing After Deep Sadness

Isn’t it amazing how God tenderly cares for us? The Lord stays near to the brokenhearted—throughout the entire grieving and healing process—then He restores our joy.

You see, God wants to bring a smile back to our face. But it’s more than that. He wants to bring joy back to our heart. 

J – Journey to rejoicing. 

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