The joy promised in the scriptures as the purpose of our existence7 should not be understood to mean that we will have no difficulties or sorrows, that we will have no “cracks” as consequences of temptations, of adversity, or from the actual trials of our earth life.
This joy has to do with Nephi’s perspective on life when he said, “Having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days.”8 All his days! – Jorge F. Zaballos, “Building a Life Resistant to the Adversary,” October 2022