Joy Explodes
p. 190
"Be full of joy always because you belong to the Lord. Again I say, be full of joy!"
- Philippians 4:4 NCV
"Although you haven’t seen Jesus, you still love Him. Although you don’t yet see Him, you do believe in Him and celebrate with a joy that is glorious and beyond words." - 1 Peter 1:8 VOICE
"I have said these things to you so that my joy will be in you and your joy will be complete." - John 15:11 CEB
"A warm, smiling face reveals a joy-filled heart, but heartache crushes the spirit and darkens the appearance." - Proverbs 15:13 VOICE
"Light is planted like seed for the righteous person; joy too for those whose heart is right." - Psalm 97:11 CEB
Joy in Each Day p. 185
"This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it."
- Psalm 118:24 NLT
"This is a good life—my heart is glad, my soul is full of joy, and my body is at rest. Who could want for more?" - Psalm 16:9 VOICE
"The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy."
– Psalm 126:3 NIV
"Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy." - Psalm 126:5 NIV
"Your words are what sustain me; they are food to my hungry soul. They bring joy to my sorrowing heart and delight me. How proud I am to bear your name, O Lord."
- Jeremiah 15:16 TLB
"Up to now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask and you will receive so that your joy will be complete." - John 16:24 CEB
"Be full of joy always because you belong to the Lord. Again I say, be full of joy!"
- Philippians 4:4 NCV
Joy Comes
p. 189
"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."
- 3 John 1:4 NIV
"Serve the Eternal gladly; enter into His presence singing songs of joy!"
- Psalm 100:2 VOICE
"He will fill your mouth with laughter. Shouts of joy will come from your lips."
- Job 8:21 NIRV
"You have given him blessings that will never end. You have made him glad and joyful because you are with him." - Psalm 21:6 NIV
"But give great joy to all who wish me well. Let them shout with delight, 'Great is the Lord who enjoys helping his child!'" - Psalm 35:27 TLB
Darkness to Light p. 163
"Light is planted like seed for the righteous person; joy too for those whose heart is right." - Psalm 97:11 CEB
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13 NIV
"Even the darkness is not dark to You and conceals nothing from You, But the night shines as bright as the day; Darkness and light are alike to You."
- Psalm 139:12 AMP
"This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all." - 1 John 1:5 NIV
"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you."
- John 14:26 NKJV
Choose Well p. 113
"I have said these things to you so that my joy will be in you and your joy will be complete." - John 15:11 CEB
"This is a good life—my heart is glad, my soul is full of joy, and my body is at rest. Who could want for more?" - Psalm 16:9 VOICE
"You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." - Psalm 16:11 NIV
"We are writing these things so that you may fully share our joy." - 1 John 1:4 NLT
"Afterward the disciples asked Jesus privately, 'Why couldn’t we cast out that demon?' 'You don’t have enough faith,' Jesus told them. 'I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible."
- Matthew 17:19-20 NLT
"Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth." - Luke 3:5 NIV
"This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the LORD is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob."
- Deuteronomy 30:19-20 NIV
Joy
p. 182
"This is a good life—my heart is glad, my soul is full of joy, and my body is at rest. Who could want for more?" - Psalm 16:9 VOICE
"But you have filled my heart with more joy than when their wheat and wine are everywhere!" - Psalm 4:7 CEB
"You have given him blessings that will never end. You have made him glad and joyful because you are with him." - Psalm 21:6 NIV
"My soul overflows with satisfaction, as when I feast on foods rich in marrow and fat; with excitement in my heart and joy on my lips, I offer You praise."
- Psalm 63:5 VOICE
"Be full of joy always because you belong to the Lord. Again I say, be full of joy!"
- Philippians 4:4 NCV
This Is the Day p. 183
"Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy." - Psalm 65:8 NIV
"This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it."
- Psalm 118:24 NLT
"He is the one you praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes." - Deuteronomy 10:21 NIV
"He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted."
- Job 5:9 NIV
Seek God's Words p. 187
"You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." - Psalm 16:11 NIV
"Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge."
- Proverbs 23:12 NIV
"We know this: whatever we used to be with our old sinful ways has been nailed to His cross. So our entire record of sin has been canceled, and we no longer have to bow down to sin’s power." - Romans 6:6 VOICE
"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." - Hebrews 10:36 NIV
"Then Jesus said, 'Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.'" - Matthew 11:28 NLT
"Yes, your laws are my joy— they are my most trusted advisors!"
- Psalm 119:24 CEB