Being Happy

Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!”

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.”

Rejoice always. — read the full passage →

Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. — read the full passage →

He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.

Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.

Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

But because you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

Jesus said to him, “Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. — read the full passage →

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

My little children, let’s not love in word only, neither with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

But godliness with contentment is great gain. — read the full passage →

for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

Therefore you now have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. — read the full passage →

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don’t cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, — read the full passage →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

For, “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who doesn’t judge himself in that which he approves.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory— — read the full passage →