MzTeachuh's Meditations: The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength

Acknowledging that life is not easy, here is the full verse:

And do not be worried, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and your stronghold. Amplified Bible

Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." New Living Translation

I believe this means there is hope, Someone has the power to bring life and healing, and is working on it.

Since joy is not all happy dances and frivolity, here is Bach's take on joy:

String Trio & Trumpet - J. S. Bach Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlDnIloy7Ws