Joy is not a suggestion, it is a command. We are to count is all Joy when we face troubles. Rick Renner shared that the in the Greek that word is translated at "Bake a Cake and have a Party!" We can have Joy in the midst of our troubles because we know to whom we belong and we know that we always have the Victory...we always WIN! Just don't give up, press on and press through and you will find that when the breakthrough occurs you will not be able to contain your Joy!
And Nehemiah
continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and
share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day
before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:17
“But consider the joy of those corrected by God! Do not despise the discipline
of the Almighty when you sin. Job 5:17
He will once again
fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. Job 8:21
When he prays to
God, he will be accepted. And God will receive him with joy and restore him to good standing. Job 33:26
But let all who
take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful
praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name
may be filled with joy. Psalm 5:11
I will be filled
with joy because of you. I will sing praises
to your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:2
You will show me
the way of life, granting me the joy
of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. Psalm 16:11
The commandments of
the LORD are right, bringing joy
to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living.
Psalm 19:8
May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory and raise a victory banner in
the name of our God. May the LORD answer all your prayers. Psalm 20:5
[ Psalm 21 ]
For the choir director: A psalm of David. How the king rejoices in your
strength, O LORD! He shouts with joy
because you give him victory. Psalm 21:1
You have endowed
him with eternal blessings and given him the joy
of your presence. Psalm 21:6
The poor will eat
and be satisfied. All who seek the LORD will praise him. Their hearts will
rejoice with everlasting joy.
Psalm 22:6
The LORD is my
strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart
is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of
thanksgiving. Psalm 28:7
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.Psalm 30:5 You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy. Psalm 30:11
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.Psalm 30:5 You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy. Psalm 30:11
[ Psalm 32 ]
A psalm of David. Oh, what joy
for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes,
what joy for those whose record the LORD has
cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty! Psalm 32:1-2
So rejoice in the
LORD and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure! Psalm 32:11
[ Psalm 33 ]
Let the godly sing for joy to the LORD; it is fitting for the
pure to praise him. Psalm 33:1
Sing a new song of
praise to him; play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy. Psalm 33:3
What joy for the nation whose God is the LORD, whose people he has
chosen as his inheritance. Psalm 33:12
Those who look to
him for help will be radiant with joy;
no shadow of shame will darken their faces. Psalm 34:5
Taste and see that
the LORD is good. Oh, the joys
of those who take refuge in him! Psalm 34:6
But give great joy to those who came to my defense. Let them continually say,
“Great is the LORD, who delights in blessing his servant with peace!” Psalm
35:27
I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are
written on my heart.” Psalm 40:8
But may all who
search for you be filled with joy
and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “The
LORD is great!” Psalm 40:16
[ Psalm 41 ]
For the choir director: A psalm of David. Oh, the joys
of those who are kind to the poor! The LORD rescues them when they are in
trouble. Psalm 41:1
There I will go to
the altar of God, to God—the source of all my joy.
I will praise you with my harp, O God, my God! Psalm 43:4
You love justice
and hate evil. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil
of joy on you more than on anyone else. Psalm 45:7
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. Psalm 51:12
But as for me, I
will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a
place of safety when I am in distress.
Psalm 59:16
Because you are my
helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. Psalm
63:7
What joy for those you choose to bring near, those who live in your
holy courts. What festivities await us inside your holy Temple. Psalm 65:4
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
But let the godly
rejoice. Let them be glad in God’s presence. Let them be filled with joy. Psalm 68:3
God places the
lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Psalm 68:6
But may all who
search for you be filled with joy
and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “God
is great!” Psalm 70:4
I will shout for joy and sing your praises, for you have ransomed me. Psalm 71:23
What joy for those whose strength comes from the LORD, who have set
their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
Psalm 84:5
O LORD of Heaven’s
Armies, what joy for those who trust in you. Psalm 84:12
Happy are those who
hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your
presence, LORD. Psalm 89:15
Satisfy us each
morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives.
Psalm 90:14
You thrill me,
LORD, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy
because of what you have done. Psalm
92:4
Joyful
are those you discipline, LORD, those you teach with your instructions. Psalm 94:12
[ Psalm 95 ]
Come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully
to the Rock of our salvation. Psalm 95:1
Light shines on the
godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right. Psalm 97:11
There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what
is right. Psalm 106:3
Let me share in the
prosperity of your chosen ones. Let me rejoice in the joy of your people; let me praise you with those who are your
heritage. Psalm 106:5
[ Psalm 112 ]
Praise the LORD! How joyful are those who fear the LORD and delight in obeying his
commands. Psalm 112:1
Songs of joy and victory are sung in the camp of the godly. The strong
right arm of the LORD has done glorious things! Psalm 118:15
Joyful
are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all
their hearts. Psalm 119:1-2
As pressure and
stress bear down on me, I find joy
in your commands. Psalm 119:143
We were filled with
laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them.” Yes,
the Lord has done amazing things
for us! What joy! Restore our fortunes, Lord, as streams renew the desert. Those who plant in tears will
harvest with shouts of joy. They weep as they go to plant their
seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest. Psalm 126:2-6
Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the
builders is wasted. Unless the Lord
protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you to work so hard from
early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God
gives rest to his loved ones. Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Children
born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands. How joyful
is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he
confronts his accusers at the city gates. Psalm 127
You will enjoy the
fruit of your labor. How joyful and prosperous you will be! Psalm 128:2
For wisdom will
enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. Proverbs 2:10
Joyful is
the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. Proverbs 3:13
Deceit fills hearts
that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Proverbs 12:20
The life of the
godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out. Proverbs 13:9
Those who listen to
instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be joyful. Proverbs 16:20
It is painful to be
the parent of a fool; there is no joy
for the father of a rebel. Proverbs 17:21
Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers. Proverbs 21:15
The father of godly children has
cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise. Proverbs
23:24
The man who loves wisdom brings joy
to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted. Proverbs 29:3
Evil people are trapped by sin, but
the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
Proverbs 29:6
When people do not accept divine
guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful. Proverbs 29:18
God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy
to those who please him. But if a sinner becomes wealthy, God takes the wealth
away and gives it to those who please him. This, too, is meaningless—like
chasing the wind. Ecclesiastes 2:26
So go ahead. Eat your food with joy,
and drink your wine with a happy heart, for God approves of this! Ecclesiastes
9:7
With joy you will drink
deeply from the fountain of salvation! Isaiah 12:3
But those who die in the LORD will
live; their bodies will rise again! Those who sleep in the earth will rise up
and sing for joy! For your life-giving light will fall like dew on your
people in the place of the dead! Isaiah 26:19
The humble will be filled with fresh
joy from the LORD. The poor will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 29:19
The watchmen shout and sing with joy,
for before their very eyes they see the LORD returning to Jerusalem. Isaiah 52:8
[ Future Glory for Jerusalem ]
“Sing, O childless woman, you who have never given birth! Break into loud and joyful
song, O Jerusalem, you who have never been in labor. For the desolate woman now
has more children than the woman who lives with her husband,” says the LORD. Isaiah 54:1
You will live in joy and
peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song, and the trees of the field
will clap their hands! Isaiah 55:12
To all who mourn in Israel, he will
give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning,
festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like
great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. Isaiah 61:3
Instead of shame and dishonor, you
will enjoy a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of
prosperity in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. Isaiah 61:7
I am overwhelmed with joy in
the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and
draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom in his wedding
suit or a bride with her jewels. Isaiah
61:10
When I discovered your words, I
devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your
name, O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies.
Jeremiah 15:16
Tears of joy will stream down
their faces, and I will lead them home with great care. They will walk beside
quiet streams and on smooth paths where they will not stumble. For I am
Israel’s father, and Ephraim is my oldest child. Jeremiah 31:9
They will come home and sing songs
of joy on the heights of Jerusalem. They will be radiant because of the
LORD’s good gifts— the abundant crops of grain, new wine, and olive oil, and
the healthy flocks and herds. Their life will be like a watered garden, and all
their sorrows will be gone. The young women will dance for joy, and the
men—old and young—will join in the celebration. I will turn their mourning into
joy. I will comfort them and exchange their sorrow for rejoicing.
Jeremiah 31:12-13
For I have given rest to the weary
and joy to the sorrowing.”
Jeremiah 31:25
For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17
For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17
In the same way, there is more joy
in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over
ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! Luke 15:7
In the same way, there is joy
in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.” Luke 15:10
When
you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s
commandments and remain in his love. I
have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! This is my commandment: Love each other in the
same way I have loved you. John 15:10-12
You haven’t done this before. Ask,
using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.
John 16:24
“Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put
out of sight. Yes, what joy for
those whose record the Lord has cleared of sin Romans 4:7-8
Because of our faith, Christ has
brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we
confidently and joyfully look
forward to sharing God’s glory. Romans 5:2
For the Kingdom of God is not a
matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy
in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17
I pray that God, the source of hope,
will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him.
Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy
Spirit. Romans 15:13
Always be full of joy in the
Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
Philippians 4:4
We also pray that you will be
strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and
patience you need. May you be filled with joy, Colossians 1:11
Always be joyful.
1 Thessalonians 5:16
You suffered along with those who
were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted
it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will
last forever. Hebrews 10:34
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. James 1:2-3
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. James 1:2-3
So be truly glad. There is wonderful
joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little
while. 1 Peter 1:6
You love him even though you have
never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice
with a glorious, inexpressible joy. 1 Peter 1:8
Instead, be very glad—for these
trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have
the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the
world. 1 Peter 4:13
All scripture is from the New Living Translation, unless otherwise specified.
