Struggling with Rejoicing?
This past year, Michael and I had some struggles that made rejoicing in the Lord difficult. We've had a lot of curveballs thrown our way. We've had financial hurdles, personal struggles, and dealing with two kiddos on top of everything is impossible some days. Although after some of the things we've overcome in Jesus, I count my blessings that Michael and I are still here to raise our two precious babies.
Regardless of the trials we've faced, Michael and I continue to pour into the Bible and take solace in the truth of the Word. These are our favorite verses that encompass rejoicing. The verses help us keep going while taking the time to rejoice. We hope you can find some truth in them as well.
NOTE: All of these translations come from the NASB (New American Standard Bible).
1. Philippians 4:4
4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!
2. Romans 12:15
15Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
3. Luke 10:20
20Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.”
4. Zephaniah 3:17
17“The LORD your God is in your midst,
A victorious warrior.
He will rejoice over you with joy,
He will be quiet in His love,
He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.
5. Habakkuk 3:17-18
17Even if the fig tree does not blossom,
And there is no fruit on the vines,
If the yield of the olive fails,
And the fields produce no food,
Even if the flock disappears from the fold,
And there are no cattle in the stalls,
18Yet I will triumph in the LORD,
I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.
6. Psalm 13:5-6
5But I have trusted in Your faithfulness;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
6I will sing to the LORD,
Because He has looked after me.
7. 1 Corinthians 13:6-7
5It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered, 6it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
8. Proverbs 23:24
24The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
9. Ecclestiastes 5:19
19Furthermore, as for every person to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also given him the opportunity to enjoy them and to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God.
10. Isaiah 61:10
10I will rejoice greatly in the LORD,
My soul will be joyful in my God;
For He has clothed me with garments of salvation,
He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness,
As a groom puts on a turban,
And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Bonus Verse Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
12I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good in one’s lifetime; 13moreover, that every person who eats and drinks sees good in all his labor—this is the gift of God.
Final Thoughts about Rejoicing
We hope you find some comfort in these verses. While the road may seem difficult, let today be a lesson for all of us. The Bible tells us to rejoice, always. So that's what we're going to try to do. For Michael and me, this is easier said than done. But we continue to grow our faith and lean on Him in all things. We encourage you to do the same.
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