Since 'Haappiness' depends on what is happening in our lives, I thank God for 'Joy'! Joy is God's Faithful Love, even when happiness has left. It's that multifaceted 'gift'...that is constant. It doesn't matter if times are easy or hard...Joy is always there. It makes happiness sparkle and glisten but then, as stated... Joy stands in the place of happiness when it departs. It soothes the 'pains' of life and lines sorrow with the light of 'His'...miraculous peace through it all, regardless of our circumstances. Thus, for me, Joy is ...