16 Bible Verses about Cheerfulness

A glad heart makes a shining face, but by the sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

And the Lord their God will be their saviour in that day, giving them food like the flock of his people: for they will be like the jewels of a crown shining over his land. For how good it is and how beautiful! grain will make the young men strong and new wine the virgins.

And when they had got out of the boat, the people quickly had news of him, And went running through all the country round about, and took on their beds those who were ill, to where it was said that he was.

I have said all these things to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble: but take heart! I have overcome the world.

Then when the ruler had given him a sign to make his answer, Paul said, Because I have knowledge that you have been a judge over this nation for a number of years, I am glad to make my answer:

Let every man do after the purpose of his heart; not giving with grief, or by force: for God takes pleasure in a ready giver.

He who has the power of comforting, let him do so; he who gives, let him give freely; he who has the power of ruling, let him do it with a serious mind; he who has mercy on others, let it be with joy.

But let the upright be glad; let them have delight before God; let them be full of joy.

This is the day which the Lord has made; we will be full of joy and delight in it.

The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.

A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.

Or the position of a Deacon of the church, let a man give himself to it; or he who has the power of teaching, let him make use of it; He who has the power of comforting, let him do so; he who gives, let him give freely; he who has the power of ruling, let him do it with a serious mind; he who has mercy on others, let it be with joy. Let love be without deceit. Be haters of what is evil; keep your minds fixed on what is good.

Is anyone among you in trouble? let him say prayers. Is anyone glad? let him make a song of praise.

Have joy, O young man, while you are young; and let your heart be glad in the days of your strength, and go in the ways of your heart, and in the desire of your eyes; but be certain that for all these things God will be your judge.

And so, O men, be of good heart, for I have faith in God that it will be as he said to me.

Then they all took heart and did the same.