My soul is bereft of peace; I have forgotten what happiness is (Lamentations 3:17)
Heavenly Joy comes from God
But the fruit of the Spirit is Joy…..
(Galatians 5: 22)
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart
(Psalm 5: 11)
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in His place
(1 Chronicles 16: 27)
In His presence, there is fullness of joy. He will make known to you the path of life
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore
(Psalm 16: 11)
We rejoice and believe in Him. The outcome is salvation of our soul
Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls
(1 Peter 1: 8-9)
The Joy of the Lord may be in you
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full
(John 15: 11)
Ask and receive, so that your joy will be complete
So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete (John 16: 22, 24)
Life is not about eating and drinking
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit
(Roman 14:1 7)