Let’s be honest: life can be really hard sometimes this side of Heaven. I know in my own life I think of my breast cancer, the dark season of Mark and I's marriage, losing my dad recently, deep challenges my children have experienced, and much more. I imagine you can think of many situations in your own life as well.

Along with those hardships come emotions that can feel like a rollercoaster that takes us on twists and turns, and often our first reaction is to just try to make the rollercoaster stop so we can experience joy and peace again. However, what if we could find joy even while we are riding the rollercoaster of life? What if joy isn't about a feeling, but rather about a knowing?

Joining me today is my long-time friend Suzie Eller, who is a podcast co-host, speaker, and ECPA bestselling author. She has written several books including her most recent book, Joykeeper: 6 Truths That Change Everything You Thought You Knew About Joy. She has also navigated some incredibly challenging circumstances in her life, and in this episode she openly walks us through the journey God has led her and her family on, and what she's learned as a result.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why circumstances so often steal our joy
• The lessons Suzie has personally learned from walking through hardship
• Practical ways you can find joy on the hard days
• Why we can let God do His work without getting in His way

This was such a beautiful and honest conversation. I hope it speaks to your heart in a powerful way today.

Show Notes: https://jillsavage.org/suzie-eller-97/

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