Happiness -Vs- Joy

"Happy" is a feeling, an emotion that rises and falls based on the things of this world. We should therefore not seek happiness. Happiness is the worlds perverted view of joy. The joy that comes with knowing the Lord is not based on worldly things. Thus it does not end even when happiness wanes. You may cry though you are joyful. Because sorrow can come into your life and yet the joy remains. Joy can be compared to background music. Even when it seem like the noise of life drowns out the voice of God and the Joy that comes with him if you stop and listen they've both always been there. So, I conclude that life should not be based on the pursuit of happiness, but should be spent in the pursuit of God, through whom we receive joy and peace.