"For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish." - Jeremiah 31:25
"Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God." - Psalm 42:11
"Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." - 2 Corinthians 1:4
In Your presence is fullness of joy
In the hands of God, every tear is a seed for joy.
Bring your weariness to God
God works miracles, but He also guides the words of counselors. It’s okay to get help.
God is good in the valleys just as much as on the mountaintops.
Your struggle is real, but so is our God
Darkness is temporary. The sun will shine again.
Sad
Let Joy Bubble Up
Sorrow To Joy
Life might beat you up, but we win in the end.
Psalm 34
Your sorrow itself shall be turned into joy. Not the sorrow to be taken away, and joy to be put in its place, but the very sorrow which now grieves you shall be turned into joy. - Charles Spurgeon
God can bring beauty from ashes
God is with you in the darkest moments.
God, turn my tears into a reason to rejoice.
God has not forgotten you.
God can bring light to the darkest places
"He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair." - Isaiah 61:3
Jesus is near
"When the world beats you down, open up your Bible." - Lysa TerKeurst
let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. - 1 Chronicles 16:10
How to find joy this season. (1) Focus on the birth of Jesus. (2) Spend time in prayer and worship. (3) Share with those less fortunate. (4) Look toward the future that the story of Christmas promises.
