The Lord's Joy working through you is your strength.  Nothing has to happen to for this joy to manifest, just let him live in and through you and his joy will strengthen joy.  The waves and winds may be blowing but we can still have joy.  During this time of economic challenges, the children of the most high will and should have joy, because we know that our needs are being met according his riches not according to this world but our kingdom is not in a recession but we are world overcomers.  Children of God be encouraged and stay focused!!!