Rejoicing is good medicine

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” (Prov. 17:22 ESV)

A joyful heart

“A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit. (Prov. 15:13 ESV)

Your flesh will dwell secure when your whole being rejoices

“Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.” (Psalm 16:8 ESV)

The Joy of the Lord is your strength

“Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Neh. 8:10 ESV)

God is your glory and joy

“For you are our glory and joy.” (1 Thess. 2:20 ESV)

“For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name.” (Psalm 33:21 ESV)

God’s Word becomes your joy

“Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts.” (Jer. 15:16 ESV)

 “Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.” (Psalm 119:111 ESV)