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Psalm 126:1-3 ESV / 2 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. A Song of Ascents. When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”.
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- James 1:2-3. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
- Psalm 47:1. 1 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.
- Isaiah 9:3. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder.
- Ecclesiastes 9:7. 7 Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.
- Romans 15:13 ESV / 2,563 helpful votes. 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.
- Romans 12:12 ESV / 2,131 helpful votes. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
- Philippians 4:4 ESV / 1,946 helpful votes. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
- James 1:2 ESV / 1,707 helpful votes. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,
- 21 Bible Verses About Joy
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In the English Standard Version of the Bible, the words “joy,” “rejoice,” or “joyful” appear a total of 430 times, compared with “happy” or “happiness,” which appear only ten times. Joy is lasting, and it satisfies the heart in a unique and marvelous way. Joy is characteristic of God’s people, found in his presence. As Pastor Colin says, “Christian...
Sorrow and suffering will pass, but joy continues in spite of hardship. Eternal joy is promised to come and, when it does, it lasts.
Unlike happiness, joy is true satisfaction. Several times, God’s Word describes joy as “full” or “complete.” Joy satisfies the heart in a way that temporary happiness never can.
No power of positive thinking can bring lasting joy. Instead, joy is a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit in us, and characterizes the people of God.
Building our own kingdoms and following our agendas may offer temporary joy, but not lasting joy. Building God’s kingdom offers a special joy that can’t be replicated.
We are commanded to be glad, rejoice, and shout for joy. Joy is a deliberate act of obedience in response to who Christ is and what he has done.
- Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 gratitude prayer.
- Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 prayer patience.
- When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:19 worrying comforter.
- Though the fig tree does not bud. and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails. and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen.
Nov 12, 2024 · 2. Romans 14:17 “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”. 3. Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”. 4.
Jan 24, 2021 · My Lord and my God, you are tender and merciful. Your kindness is like a cold fresh breeze that awakens me from discouragement and despair. You tend to my soul. You know my weakness and my frailty. You love me despite my failures, and you long for me to be filled with Your joy.
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