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True joy does not depend on outer circumstances. Joy is a deeply rooted confidence that God is in control. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8477862440402716518yiv1960387220\"\u003eWe can learn t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8477862440402716518yiv1960387220\"\u003eo be joyful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_8477862440402716518yiv1960387220\"\u003eWe just have to make the choice to search for God's handprints in our daily life. 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