16 Bible Verses about Cheerfulness
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The LORD their God will save them at that time as his very own flock of people, because they are his crown jewels, exalted throughout his land. For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! Grain will make the young men thrive, and new wine the virgins.
As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus. They ran all over the countryside and began carrying the sick on their mats to any place where they heard he was.
I have told you this so that through me you may have peace. In the world you'll have trouble, but be courageous I've overcome the world!"
Each of you must give what you have decided in your heart, not with regret or under compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.
If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully.
But the righteous rejoice and exult before God; they are overwhelmed with joy.
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit drains one's strength.
If your gift is serving, devote yourself to serving others. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching others. If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully. Your love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.
Is anyone among you suffering? He should keep on praying. Is anyone cheerful? He should keep reciting psalms.
So enjoy yourself in your youth, young man, and be encouraged during your younger days. Live as you like, consistent with your world view, but keep in mind that God will bring you to account for everything.
So take courage, men, because I trust God that it will turn out just as he told me.
