“Joy is a blessing but it often it is a conquest”

“Joy is sometimes a blessing, but it is often a conquest. Our magic moment help us to change and sends us off in search of our dreams. Yes, we are going to suffer, we will have difficult times, and we will experience many disappointments — but all of this is transitory it leaves no permanent mark. And one day we will look back with pride and faith at the journey we have taken.”

“Joy isn't the natural response to blessings - joy is what comes from acknowledging them.”

“The Lord's presence always brings blessings. These will not always be material things, for the joy of communing with God is in itself a blessing.”

“The biggest blessings are often disguised in the shape of tears.”

“Comparing [our] blessings [with others] is almost certain to drive out joy. We cannot be grateful and envious at the same time. If we truly want to have the Spirit of the Lord and experience joy and happiness, we should rejoice in our blessings and be grateful.”