Why be joyful? Why rejoice always?
The Bible tells us to rejoice in all circumstances. Make these declarations aloud. Believe them as you declare them daily. A person filled with joy of the Lord knows: For with God nothing shall be impossible (Luke 1:37). Hence filled with hope and sees possibilities.
Jesus redeemed us from all our sins – past, present and future. Jesus paid the price i.e. penalty for our sins by dying on the cross. So we are free. We are no longer slaves to our old sinful nature. This is a great reason for us to rejoice. We have freedom. Joy is not from positivity of the world. But it comes from the certainty of trusting the Lord. Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven with the saving strength of His right hand. (Psalm 20:6). We do not doubt that goodness and mercy will follow us all the days of our life. (Psalm 23:6)
These declarations are based on the verses from the Bible. Within 6 weeks you are certain to walk in greater joy. The reference verse number is given within the bracket, in lighter font so that you do not declare them. Some verses are modified to make it declarative.
Declarations for joy
Thankyou Lord for You will show me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of Joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11)
I rejoice and I am joyful as the kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. (Romans 14:17 )
I rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for me in Christ Jesus. (1Thessalonians 5:16-18)
I am joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Philippians 4:4)
The joy of the LORD is my strength. (Nehemiah 8:10)
My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you, my God. (Psalm 71:23)
May the God of hope fill me with all joy and peace as I trust in him, so that I may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
Jesus Christ has come to my life that I may have an abundant life. (John 10:10)
Lord, I thank you as You have put more joy in my heart than when grain and wine abound.(Psalm 4:7)
I will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before me, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.(Isaiah 55:12)
God of hope fills me with all joy and peace as I trust in him, so that I may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.(Romans 15:13)
I will be glad and rejoice in You;
I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. (Psalm 9:2)
This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. ( Psalm 118:24)
I will reap with songs of joy as I have sowed with tears. (Psalm 126:5)
I declare a joyful life for me. I will bear the fruit of the holy spirit which is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I know there is no law against the fruit of the spirit . (Galatians 5:22-23)
I consider it pure joy, when I encounter trials or fall into temptations. Trials and proving of faith bring endurance, steadfastness and patience. When they have a thorough work, I am perfectly developed, lacking in nothing.(James 1:2 to 4)
All these I declare in faith in the matchless name of my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Additional Notes to the Bible verse based declarations of Joy :
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In case you liked any declarations, you have an opportunity to encourage your friends or relations by sharing what you consider appropriate to them. Be God’s instrument. God bless you richly.
