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6 Short and powerful Bible quotes for when you’re happy!

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Cerith Gardiner - published on 03/29/23

When life is feeling rosy, take a look at these words from Scripture to reinforce your joy and reflect on how blessed you are.

We often to turn to the Bible in times of woe. However, it’s especially important to remember that when times are going well, it’s good to turn to Scripture, too. Not only can this help you feel gratitude for your blessings, it can also help you appreciate the ultimate happiness that is still to come.

So take a look at these six short quotes from the Bible to bring further joy and meaning into your life:

Go, eat your bread with joy and drink your wine with a merry heart, because it is now that God favors your works.” Ecclesiastes 9:7

“… Rejoicing in the LORD is your strength!.” Nehemiah 8:10

“A glad heart lights up the face, but an anguished heart breaks the spirit.” Proverbs 15:13

“Find your delight in the LORD who will give you your heart’s desire.” Psalm 37:4

Blessed the people so fortunate; blessed the people whose God is the LORD.” Psalm 144:15

‘Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!” Philippians 4:4

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