Quotes About Joy

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. —Galatians 5:22–23

May God teach us to enjoy serving others as a sign of our love for Him. — Pat Stockett Johnston —

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is sadness, joy; where there is darkness, light.

Friends and flowers are two of God's most extravagant blessings. Nurture both.

Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God's people. —Philemon 1:7

The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father. —Proverbs 29:3

Often little blessings bring big benefits. — Caitlin M. Vukorpa —

When we look forward to heaven, it shouldn't be material items that draw us, but love, joy, peace, and other intangibles. — Patrick Mitchell —

God gets a kick out of you, so relax! — Julie Durham

The Lord loves it when we serve each other in love and put each other's needs above our own. When we follow his commands, joy often follows—as mentioned in the psalm above and as evident in this couple's example. Learn to speak your spouse's love language, and you, too, can have a growing, thriving relationship.

Father, following your commands brings joy. Thank you for the love and rejuvenation that can come when we serve each other and communicate love to each other. I pray for the grace to do that willingly.

You turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever! —Psalm 30:11–12

Enjoy God on a personal level—and let Him enjoy you! — Jeanette Gardner Littleton

Giving is so much better than receiving when it's generated by an act of love—especially at Christmas! — Connie Pombo

But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God's presence. Let them be filled with joy. —Psalm 68:3

The joy that comes from giving, even if it is something small, can last a lifetime. — Bruce Dalman

When we show love, we make any day a sacred day. — Pauline Sheehan —

This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. —Psalm 118:24

There is no end to the small expressions of God's love. — Linda Gilden —

You see, when we allow God's love to shine from us, we have the blessing and joy of seeing the awkward duckling turn into the beautiful swan.

Friends and flowers are two of God's most extravagant blessings. Nurture both. — Mimi Greenwood Knight —

When you see these things, your heart will rejoice. You will flourish like the grass! Everyone will see the Lord's hand of blessing on his servants. —Isaiah 66:14

For your brother was dead and has come back to life! He was lost but now he is found! —Luke 15:32

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy. —Psalm 5:11