Joy

 

You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

~Psalm 16:11~

 

The precepts of the LORD are right; giving joy to the heart.  The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

  ~Psalm 19:8~

 

A man finds joy in giving an apt reply--and how good is a timely word!

  ~Proverbs 15:23~

 

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

  ~Romans 14:17~

 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.  

~Romans 15:13~

 

 

Peace

 

Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.  

~Psalm 119:165

 

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.

 ~Isaiah 26:3~

 

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart!  I have overcome the world."  

~John 16:3

 

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ

~Romans5:1~

 

 

Discouraged

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

 ~Psalm 73:26~

 

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

~Isaiah 41:10~

 

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

~Deuteronomy 31:8~

 

 

Prayer

 

The LORD detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

  ~Proverbs 15:8~

 

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 

 ~Romans 12:12~

 

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

  ~Ephesians 6:18~

 

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

   ~Colossians 4:2~

 

 

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