10 Verses on Joy

I have written about the difference between happiness and joy a few times on this here blog, but today, I thought I would put my focus on 10 Verses on Joy. Happiness is circumstantial, but true joy knows no bounds. Today, I choose joy.

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 15:13

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. – James 1: 2-3

So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. – John 16:22

Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory – 1 Peter 1:8

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. – Psalm 16:11

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 12:2

The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the Lord, and the poor among mankind shall exult in the Holy One of Israel. – Isaiah 29:19

Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. – Proverbs 17:22

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. – Psalm 118:24

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