Now to the One who can keep you upright and plant you firmly in His presence—clean, unmarked, and joyfulG20 in the light of His glory— to the one and only God, our Savior, through Jesus the Anointed our Lord, be…

The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth: Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers. For I was overjoyedG5463 when the brothers came and…

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoiceG5463 that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyedG21 at the…

Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoiceG21 with an inexpressibleG412 and glorious joy,G5479 now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the…

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion G1290: Greetings. Consider it pure joy G5479, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing…

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joyG5479 and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage…

Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering. Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those…

Dedicated to Betsy Hall, Elizabeth Polson, Kitty Huber, Becky Slade, and Sandra Tarno ***************************************************** RejoiceG5463 always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give…

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 The command to rejoice can always be obeyed, even in the middle of conflict, adversity, and deprivation, because joy rests not on favorable circumstances, but “in the…

Finally, my brothers, rejoiceG5463 in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Philippians 3:1 rejoice in the Lord. Cf. 4:4. Paul’s familiar theme throughout…