Colors

I am a Christian that is very solemn. The Bible says that joy is one of the Spiritual fruits. I have all the fruits of the Spirit in my life except for joy. I am usually the person that stands in a corner hoping that someone will talk to me. I am not outgoing whatsoever. I just don’t know what I would say to people. How can I find joy in my life and how can I show to others that I have it?

Dedicate some quiet time to talk with the Lord and the joy will come almost unconsciously.

Jhn 7:37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
Jhn 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

Knowing that you are on the path God gives you is very satisfying. Meditate on the life of Christ.

2Cr 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1

I understand that "broken people" minister to "broken people", is there ever a time when we no longer need this lesson? ;0))

I am sure we can always use it if not to keep us humble, as Paul had his thorn in his flesh. Also, If we are ever aware of our sin. if we constantly critisize our actions, ourselves and are not blind to our sin, then we confess that to God, He doesn’t need to send the smack down on us. He only (most of time) sends us trials when we grow lax in our pursuit to reign over our flesh. But, I willingly suffer for trials and hardships in hopes that I can assume some responsibility for my sin and the pain and suffering that Christ endured on my behalf.

Joy is a fruit of the spirit, so in being connected to and led by God the Holy Spirit, we can have joy, interestingly enough even in the midst of difficult times or suffering. There’s something about being and doing God’s will that leads to joy. It seems that the fruits of the spirit transcend the physical. The peace that passes all understanding is an example.