Does God want us to be joyful?

What does the Bible say about joy?

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Top 13 Bible Verses-Joy …

Nehemiah 8:10

…do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Proverbs 17:22

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Romans 15:13

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

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Psalm 100:2

Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!

Psalm 28:7

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.

Psalm 21:6

For you make him most blessed forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

Psalm 64:10

Let the righteous one rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him! Let all the upright in heart exult!

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.

James 5:13

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Psalm 5:11

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.

1 Thessalonians 5:16

Rejoice always…

John 16:22

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

Top 13 Bible Verses-Joy

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