How Would You Define Joy?

How would you define joy? The question seems simple enough, but most of us would have a hard time answering it.
I find joy in many things. God has given us many things that add this element to our lives, and I am so thankful for that. However, with all the things that are thrown at us throughtout our lives, it can be very hard to stay focused. If we remember that ALL true joy comes from God, then we are on the right path. Joy can be anything. It can be a baby laughing, or your son scoring a goal, feeling the sun on your face, or hearing waves crashing on the beach. Those are all things that bring joy, but not a definition of joy.
I read a definition of joy recently that really hit home, it said:
Joy: the unwavering trust that God knows what He’s doing and has blessed me with the opportunity to be a part of it… not despite what’s happening in my life but because of it.

When trials seem to be coming at us from all sides, and we can't seem to even catch our breath before the next trial starts, that is when it is most important to remember, our real, true joy comes from God.