Christian joy is deeper than mood. It springs from belonging to Christ and trusting that God's goodness has the last word. Scripture calls us to rejoice always, not by denying pain, but by clinging to hope.

These Bible verses and saint quotes about joy can lift your prayer and remind you that gladness is a fruit of the Spirit.

Verses & quotes: Bible Verses About Joy

Scripture selections come from the Catholic Bible editions used in Catholic Daily; saint quotes are from the Catholic tradition.

Romans 12:11-12

Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.

Psalm 35:4-5

Let those who seek my life be put to shame and disgrace. Let those who plot evil against me be turned back and confounded. Make them like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the LORD driving them on.

John 10:10

A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit.

Galatians 5:22-23

In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 101:4-5

May the devious heart keep far from me; the wicked I will not acknowledge. Whoever slanders a neighbor in secret I will reduce to silence. Haughty eyes and arrogant hearts I cannot endure.

Proverbs 14:30

A tranquil mind gives life to the body, but jealousy rots the bones.

Proverbs 17:22

A joyful heart is the health of the body, but a depressed spirit dries up the bones.

St. Faustina

When One of the Three Persons communicates with a soul, by the power of that one will, it finds itself united with the Three Persons and is inundated in the happiness flowing from the Most Holy Trinity, the same happiness that nourishes the saints.

St. Faustina

This same happiness that streams from the Most Holy Trinity makes all creation happy; from it springs that life which vivifies and bestows all life which takes its beginning from Him.

St. Gianna Beretta Molla

The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day.

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