Being Happy

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

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.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Rejoice evermore. — read the full passage →

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. — read the full passage →

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

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.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

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.

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; — read the full passage →

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.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

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

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset 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 them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

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

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; — read the full passage →

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; — read the full passage →

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

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

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

Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

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: — read the full passage →