"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him."

Hebrews 11:6

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."

Philippians 2:3-4

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Romans 15:13

"He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor."

Proverbs 21:21

"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit"

Romans 14:17

"Surely God is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation."

Isaiah 12:2-3

"The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes."

Psalm 19:8

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds"

James 1:2

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

Hebrews 12:2

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God."

Colossians 3:16

"Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: 'The Lord's right hand has done mighty things!'"

Psalm 118:15