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the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists:
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 12:12
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Psalm 100:2
Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!
Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
Psalm 21:6
For you make him most blessed forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
Psalm 64:10
Let the righteous one rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him! Let all the upright in heart exult!
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
James 5:13
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Rejoice always,
John 16:22
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
Jessica says
What a wonderful post! I can't wait to participate in the the #joyfulmamas crusade!
Jennifer Corter says
Beautiful post! I definitely choose joy, too. Every single day.
Ariel Wilson says
I can't wait to be a mom!