In this moment
Joy
The joy of the Lord — a strength that outlasts circumstances.
Verses to hold onto
Nehemiah 8:10Read in context →
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Psalms 16:11Read in context →
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
John 15:11Read in context →
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
Romans 15:13Read in context →
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.
Psalms 30:5Read in context →
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger for a night: Heb. in the evening joy: Heb. singing
Galatians 5:22Read in context →
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
A thought
Joy is deeper than happiness; it does not depend on a good day. In His presence is fullness of joy, a wellspring the Spirit keeps flowing even when the road is hard.
A prayer
Lord, let the joy of Your presence be my strength today. Fill me until it overflows to the people around me.