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 Even this is difficult.  Although i trust in the Lord,  i often feel a lack of joy.  Any tips? 
 ask Him to help you have a deeper understanding of His love for you as regular request over the next year. 
 best to forget yourself and think of and help others. 
 I have been reflecting on that tonight and just the thought of it brings joy.  Ty 
 I get a lot of joy from watching good things happen.  An example might be seeing a video of a prisoner getting baptized.   I always find joy when I see God working.

But stay out of your own head, don't entertain negative thoughts.  This takes watching out for your own thoughts and making a conscience effort. 
 I always pray when I get a thought that is not right and it goes away.