"The joy of the Lord is your strength." (Nehemiah 8:10)
How do strong spirits hang on to this 'joy of the Lord'? They recognize that if joy is lacking, faith is absent. Walking by faith causes a joy-filled life.
The "joy of the Lord" comes when you realize God created you and saves you for "his good pleasure". (Ephesians 1:5, 9 NIV) He enjoys, even delights, in having you as his child. Listen and learn more.