- John 10:10:
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
- Ecclesiastes 3:12-13:
“I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.”
- Psalm 16:11:
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
- Philippians 4:4:
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
- Romans 12:11:
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”
- 1 Corinthians 10:31:
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
- Colossians 3:17:
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
- Galatians 5:22-23:
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
- James 1:2-4:
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
- Psalm 118:24:
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
- Ephesians 5:15-16:
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”
- Matthew 6:25-26:
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
- Psalm 37:4:
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
- Proverbs 3:5-6:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
- John 15:11:
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
- Romans 14:17:
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:8:
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
- Psalm 23:1-3:
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.”
- 1 Peter 1:8-9:
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
- Psalm 34:8:
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
- Jeremiah 29:11:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
- Psalm 144:15:
“Blessed are the people of whom this is true; blessed are the people whose God is the Lord.”
- Psalm 37:5:
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.”
- Matthew 11:28:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
- Isaiah 40:31:
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
- Galatians 2:20:
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18:
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
- Colossians 3:23-24:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
- Ecclesiastes 9:10:
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.”
- Psalm 37:23-24:
“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”