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    Joy: More Than an Emotion, a Fruit of the Spirit
    Joy: More Than an Emotion, a Fruit of the Spirit
    Joy: More Than an Emotion, a Fruit of the Spirit
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    Joy: More Than an Emotion, a Fruit of the Spirit

    By Vanessa Gracia Cruz

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    The Word of God reveals a simple truth that the enemy would never want us to know, and that truth is that God, the creator of joy, did not place joy out of our reach or make its presence in our lives dependent on our circumstances; instead, he benevolently created the nature of joy to be a product of our relationship with him. That is why you can see people living the most amazing seasons of their lives and still lack joy, while others experience the driest, most painful circumstances and somehow remain joyful. The latter have learned how to grow the fruit of joy in their lives through the help of the Holy Spirit. They don’t wait for their circumstances to change, and they don’t tell themselves they will be happier when they get what they are waiting for or that joy is unobtainable. They have learned to cultivate joy and, therefore, enjoy its sweetness during every season of their lives. This book focuses on truths from the Word of God that will teach you how to produce joy, regardless of your present circumstance.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateMay 15, 2019
    ISBN9781973662860
    Joy: More Than an Emotion, a Fruit of the Spirit
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    Vanessa Gracia Cruz

    Vanessa Gracia Cruz is the founder of Millenial Grace Inc. an international ministry dedicated to helping millenials reach their full potential. She uses her MBA and experience as a Chief Operating Officer and entrepreneur to teach leadership and personal development to today's young influencers. Vanessa speaks to thousands of people each year, and directs Redoma the largest Christian, Hispanic conference for women in the U.S. She is married to Ricardo Cruz, and together, they lead the youth and young adult ministry at their home church, Segadores de Vida and Southwest Ranches, Florida.

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