16 Bible Verses About Joy To Help You Celebrate the Little Victories In Life
“If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. ‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.’”
The Good News: Your life will be richer if you take joy in the people whom you love and who love you back
“For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.”
The Good News: Our God is the god of all that is—that is the best news possible!
“I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.”
The Good News: We believe in a forgiving God; take joy in that knowledge.
“Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”
The Good News: Rejoice in the amazing natural world that surrounds us.
“And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.”
The Good News: We can only imagine the joy experienced by the wise men of old when they saw the brilliant star that led them to the baby Jesus.
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
The Good News: To commune with God is to experience true joy.
“And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.”
The Good News: The baby—later to be John the Baptist—in Elizabeth’s womb leaped for joy in the presence of Mary, who was pregnant with Jesus. Joyful mothers both—let’s share in their joy.
“May he grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans! May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the Lord fulfill all your petitions!”
The Good News: Our hearts are filled with joy when our prayers are answered.
“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
The Good News: The shepherds were terrified by the appearance of the angel, but their terror quickly turned to joy at the news of Jesus’ birth.
“Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
The Good News: If we believe, a joyous morning will follow the blackest night.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
The Good News: Hope and joy go hand in hand.
“For you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.”
The Good News: Safe and secure in our faith, we rest joyfully.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
The Good News: Joy is among the most unmistakable marks of a faithful heart.
“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!”
The Good News: Our faith leaves us no choice: we cannot help but give our joyful thanks to the source of our salvation.
“And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling, he said to them, ‘Have you anything here to eat?’”
The Good News: The disciples on the road to Emmaus could barely believe that it was the risen Lord whom they met, but they were filled with joy anyway; even in our doubts, the presence of God can lift our spirits.
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.”
The Good News: We can rejoice even in tough times, secure in our faith and in God’s unconditional love.
John 15:10–12
“If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. ‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.’”
The Good News: Your life will be richer if you take joy in the people whom you love and who love you back
Take some time when you can to read these Bible verses about joy and cultivate a spirit of joyful gratitude.
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