Realigned by Joy: How God Uses Joy to Reclaim Your Purpose
What if the way back to your purpose isn’t more hustle, more planning, or more discipline—but choosing joy?
Hey friend, if you’ve ever felt like you lost your way—like you were once so clear on your calling but now everything feels blurry—this episode is for you. In Episode 23 of the Joy Inspired Podcast, “Realigned by Joy,” Nikki Cruise reminds us that joy isn’t just a fleeting feeling we hope will return when life gets better. Joy is a spiritual strategy.
When we partner with God in joy, it becomes a compass. It helps us recover what feels lost—our purpose, our passion, our confidence, and our sense of direction. Purpose isn’t something you chase down—it’s something you reclaim when you make space for God’s joy to lead.
Why Joy is a Pathway to Purpose
Joy isn’t about ignoring hard seasons—it’s about transforming how we walk through them. Scripture shows us the power of joy to restore, realign, and refocus:
Nehemiah 8:10: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Psalm 16:11: “In your presence there is fullness of joy…”
Isaiah 61:3: “…to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning…”
When we intentionally access joy, it reveals our next step, ignites clarity, and fuels momentum where things feel stagnant. Living from joy frees us from the pressure to perform and invites us into grace-led, purpose-driven living.
Practical Ways to Be Realigned by Joy
Start where you last felt joy. Let it guide your next step.
Choose joy today, even if you don’t feel ready. The act of choosing shifts your mindset and opens the path forward.
Lean into God’s presence in the midst of both grief and celebration—He meets you in both.
Take small, faithful actions in joy. Momentum grows when it’s rooted in spiritual alignment, not pressure.
God hasn’t changed His mind about your calling. Sometimes, the journey back to purpose starts by simply leaning into the joy that’s already in your life—trusting it as a compass, a resource, and a guide.
Moving Forward With Joy at the Center
Here’s what to carry with you from this episode:
Faith that trusts joy. Even in the messy seasons, joy is available and accessible.
Fire fueled by God’s joy. Let it restore your clarity, confidence, and passion.
Forward motion anchored in joy. Purpose is reclaimed step by step, when led by joy instead of pressure.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. Start small. Choose joy today. Let it guide you back to your purpose, back to your clarity, and back to the life God designed for you.
Your Joy Activation Challenge:
Identify the last moment you truly felt joy and step back into it.
Pick one small action today in your work, relationships, or life that aligns with that joy.
Reflect on how joy can be a compass for your next step, instead of a reward you chase.
When joy becomes the strategy for your comeback, clarity, and purpose, everything realigns—your mindset, your influence, and your impact.
