“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul.”
This passage reminds us that God’s care is not rushed or distant. He leads, restores, and gives peace when life feels crowded or uncertain.
“It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning.”
Every morning begins with mercy before it begins with pressure.
“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee.”
This passage gives simple language for beginning the day in prayer.
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Thankfulness is not denial. It is a way of staying awake to grace.
“O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Gratitude rests on God's lasting goodness and mercy.
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.”
God is described here as the God of hope, not only the giver of hope.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”
Jesus gives peace that is different from what the world gives.
“Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you.”
“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”
“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.”
“For seven days celebrate the festival to the LORD your God at the place the LORD will choose. For the LORD your God will bless you in all your harvest and in all the work of your hands, and your joy will be complete.”
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,”
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
“But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.”
“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music.”
“Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.”
“But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.”
“For you make me glad by your deeds, LORD; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.”
“Let those who love your name rejoice in you and be glad, for you, LORD, bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.”
“In that day they will say, 'Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.'”
“Nehemiah said, Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
“Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.”
“Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him—his name is the LORD.”
“Break into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem.”
“Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”
“Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.”
“All the lands are at rest and at peace; they break into singing.”
“Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and delight in his salvation.”
“I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.”
“Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.”
