Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! - Philippians 4:4
God can bring joy to the darkest moments.
Comfort from God helps us comfort others
Lean on Jesus
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again Rejoice! – Philippians 4:4
There are many faces of sadness.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. - Psalm 34:18
See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come. - Song of Solomon 2:11-12
God is ready to mend what's broken
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13
You're going to make it through
Joy isn’t easy. It has to be fought for.
“Trying to be happy without a sense of God’s presence is like trying to have a bright day without the sun.” - A.W. Tozer
"The enjoyment of God is the only happiness with which our souls can be satisfied." - Jonathan Edwards
True joy doesn’t depend on your circumstances
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God is with you today
Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. - Nehemiah 8:10b
When all else fails... God doesn't.
God is good in the valley
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. - Psalm 28:7
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. - Matthew 5:4
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. - Psalm 147:3
The joy of the Lord is your strength
