We spend our lives searching for joy. It is something we long for, but we end up settling for the temporary imitation of happiness. The difference is that joy is more than an emotion. Happiness is temporary and is based on fleeting circumstances. Joy is a quality of being. The depth of God's gift of joy is found when we remain in Jesus' love, follow his commands in obedience, when we rejoice in His saving grace, and when we live into our purpose.