Let this feeling be exactly as big as it is - you don't have to shrink it or explain it away.
“The joy of the LORD is your strength.”
More verses for a joyful heart
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“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Fulness of joy - not a little, not rationed.
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“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”
Written from a prison cell, and still: rejoice.
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“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Today counts. Enjoy it.
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“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
Joy that stays.
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“The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.”
Name the great things. Be glad.
A short prayer of joy
God, my heart is full today. Thank you for this joy. Help me savor it, share it, and remember it on harder days. Amen.