D&C 42

We have a handcart trek this coming summer.  Our them will be "Joy in the Journey".  I can't help but ask..."what is the difference between happiness and joy".  In my mind, joy is a greater form of happiness that comes from things of value.  Value many times comes from sacrifice or the price one pays in the form of effort, faith, hope,and importance.

In His revealed laws, the Savior said -

"If thou shalt ask, thou shalt receive revelation upon revelation, knowledge upon knowledge, that thou mayest know the mysteries and peaceable things—that which bringeth joy, that which bringeth life eternal."  (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 42:61)

I can testify that as I have received revelation and knowledge from above, this has brought me great joy.