339: Rediscovering Joy (When You’re Unsatisfied + Restless)

What do you do when life looks “fine on the outside,” yet something still feels off? When you feel flat, restless or like you’re quietly aching for more? In this episode, uncover what Scripture says about joy, why so many women feel unsatisfied even when life appears good, and how to return to a steady, soul-anchoring joy in Christ instead of chasing temporary emotional highs. 

Learn the signs that you might be pursuing happiness instead of cultivating joy, how expectations distort contentment, and the biblical foundation for experiencing joy as a fruit of the Spirit. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 

[00:00] Why joy can feel dim or distant even when life looks “good” 

[01:30] What does Psalm 51:12 show us about losing the joy of salvation? 

[03:00] How do hidden expectations quietly sabotage our joy? 

[05:00] The difference between chasing emotional highs and cultivating Christ-centered joy 

[08:00] Why joy anchors the soul rather than acting as a mood 

[14:00] What is “destination sickness,” and why does it leave us restless? 

[19:00] Why achievements and accomplishments can’t create lasting joy 

[23:00] How to re-anchor your joy with Scripture, reflection, and spiritual truth 

 

6-WEEK STUDY ON JOY: If life feels flat or joy has gone missing, come be part of our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Rediscovering Joy + Finding True Happiness.” Let’s rediscover God’s design for lasting joy! Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join us. 

RELATED EPISODES: 

Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions 

Ep 333 — Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding 

Ep 337 — Holiday Emotional Challenges: 3 Ways to Prepare Yourself for Tricky Situations + Difficult People 

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