Humans are emotional creatures, and when we experience hardships, we frequently suffer. However, the Lord has provided us with means by which we can quickly overcome them and maintain our delight even when things are difficult.
Reading about the lives of the apostles can teach us a valuable lesson that will enable us to remain joyful even in the face of adversity. When we anticipate something from others and it is not delivered, we become hurt. But we should be prepared for the gift of eternity that we will receive from heaven.
The children of God must be joyful and content with what they have, and they must always be in a good mood.
The Bible verses below will encourage us to remain joyful throughout our lives and to find joy even in the most trying circumstances. Let’s contemplate these verses in order to get the peace that the Lord wants us to impart.
Philippians 4:4(KJV) Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
Isaiah 9:3(KJV) Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
Psalm 94:19(KJV) In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
Psalm 16:11(KJV) Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Psalm 19:8(KJV) The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psalm 34:8(KJV) O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Proverbs 15:13(KJV) A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Isaiah 61:10(KJV) I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Hebrews 12:2(KJV) Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Ecclesiastes 7:14(KJV) In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.
Psalm 144:15(KJV) Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.
John 16:24(KJV) Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
James 5:13(KJV) Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
1 Peter 1:8(KJV) Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
Isaiah 35:10(KJV) And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Psalm 28:7(KJV) The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Jeremiah 15:16(KJV) Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts.
Ecclesiastes 5:19(KJV) Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.
Psalm 37:4(KJV) Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Psalm 9:2(KJV) I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
John 15:11(KJV) These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
Luke 15:7(KJV) I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Galatians 5:22(KJV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
1 Peter 4:13(KJV) But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Proverbs 10:28(KJV) The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Proverbs 12:20(KJV) Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
2 Corinthians 12:10(KJV) Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Romans 15:13(KJV) Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Ecclesiastes 2:26(KJV) For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Psalm 118:24(KJV) This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 4:7(KJV) Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
Psalm 30:5(KJV) For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Nehemiah 8:10(KJV) Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
