Joy is a blessing from God, and true joy is found in Him alone. He wants us to be joyful and to experience it as a blessing from Him.
As Christian moms, sometimes we have to choose joy, even when life’s hard. By turning to God’s Word, we can find important reasons why God wants us to be joyful and to experience the blessings of choosing it as a gift from Him.
The Bible tells us that the joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10 NIV) and when we turn to God He will fill us with a deep joy that goes beyond what this world can offer. Because His joy reaches the depths of our hearts and fills a void that only God can fill.
As a Christian mom, when I feel like my joy has been crushed because of situations in life, I know exactly where to turn to be restored. Over the years as I’ve grown and matured in my faith, I’ve come to the clear conclusion that God is the only One who can fill any void within us, and He wants to bless us, give us good gifts, and joy is one of those beautiful blessings from Him.
I’ve learned that no matter what life brings, I can choose joy, I can choose to dwell on God’s faithfulness and walk in His joy which is my strength in hard times.
If you’re a Christian mom and you desire to choose joy even in hardships and to experience the blessing of true joy that comes from God alone, then below are 20 Scriptures to remind you of the importance of joy in a Christian mom’s life.
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Important Reminders For Christian Moms About Joy
1) Spend Time In God’s Presence Where There Is Fullness Of Joy
Psalm 16:11 NIV says “You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.”
Spending time in the presence of the Lord can fill your heart with deep joy. Because true joy comes from Him, and He fills your heart to the fullest. There is nowhere else you need to turn, He offers the fullness of joy, and taking the time to just be before Him is restoring and makes you joyous.
2) Rejoice In The Lord, Because He Gives A Reason To Rejoice
Philippians 4:4 NIV says “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
This verse is a simple but true reminder that you always have a reason to rejoice when you know the Lord. The hope He gives fills your heart with joy because no matter how life appears, He is faithful and true to His promises.
3) Choose To Focus On Good Things That Bring You Joy
Philippians 4:8 NIV says “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things.”
There are so many bad things in the world and it’s easy to lose focus on the good. But intentionally choosing to focus on the pure, good, and lovely things that bring you joy is a way to keep your heart rejoicing for all the Lord has done. Amongst all the bad, there are so many good things to focus on and you can live your life choosing to live with a rejoicing heart and attitude.
4) Celebrate Today! Because This Is The Day The Lord Has Made
Psalm 118:24 NIV says “The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice and be glad.”
Celebrate today! And remember that today is the day the Lord has made, and there are blessings to enjoy today that you could overlook if you don’t take the time to enjoy them. Choose to find the joy in today, and rejoice because God is in control of each day, and each day has joyous moments to celebrate.
5) Remember That Through Hardships, The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength
Nehemiah 8:10 NIV says “For the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Through hardships that come in life, you can always turn to the Lord, His joy is your strength. He offers a joy that fills the voids within, and you can truly live rejoicing no matter what comes because He offers the strength to get through anything.
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6) Remember Each Day Brings New Hope, Start Your Day Choosing Joy
Psalm 30:5 NIV says “For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
Every day brings new hope, and rejoicing comes in the morning even when the night feels challenging. Viewing each day as a new day with reasons to be joyful is a way to live each day to the fullest and joyfully.
7) Pray For God To Fill Your Heart With Joy, His Joy Is True Joy
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV says “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
God’s will for you is to rejoice always, to pray continually, and to give thanks in all circumstances. Rejoicing always is a choice, praying continually is a choice, and choosing to give thanks no matter the situation is a choice. So choose joy today and know that the joy God offers is true joy.
8) Remember That A Cheerful Heart Is Like Medicine
Proverbs 17:22 NIV says “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
A cheerful heart is like medicine, it brings healing and health to your body. Because joy is a gift from God and when you choose to live your life with a cheerful and joyous heart, you are choosing to live in the blessing that joy brings.
9) Turn To God For Comfort, He Is The Giver Of True Joy
Psalm 94:19 NIV says “When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought me joy.”
When anxieties in life come, you can always turn to God for comfort, He is the one who brings true joy. Place before Him the burdens too heavy to bear and ask Him to replace them with His abundant joy that refreshes your soul.
Find joy by being intentional in God’s Word, using a Journaling Bible is a great way to journal as you study and write notes that you can keep going back to beside verses that speak to your heart. This Journaling Bible pictured below is the one I use, and it’s a beautiful option for any Christian mom!
10) In Christ You Have Abundant Hope And That Is A Reason To Be Joyful
Romans 12:12 NIV says “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Christ offers abundant hope, and that alone is a reason to choose joy. When you live your life knowing that you have a glorious hope, that no matter what life looks like, that hope is there, you truly find a reason to choose joy in all situations.
11) God Offers An Inexpressible And Glorious Joy
1 Peter 1:8-9 NIV says “Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
By faith and through trusting the Lord, you are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy that nothing else can compare to. You know that the joy He offers brings salvation and that you never have to feel hopeless.
12) God Offers A Joy That Is Complete, It Satisfies
John 15:11 NIV says “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
God offers a joy that is complete, you never have to search elsewhere, His joy fulfills you and fully satisfies your heart. He offers true joy that this world can’t give, and you can live your life with a complete and joyous heart in Him.
13) Walking According To The Spirit Fills You With Love, Joy, And Peace
Galatians 5:22-23 NIV says “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
When you live your life according to the Word of God and by the Holy Spirit, you will produce good fruits and one of those fruits is a pure joy that fills your heart. You will find you have reasons to rejoice and to choose joy.
14) God’s Ways Are The Joy Of Your Heart
Psalm 119:111 NIV says “Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.”
The ways of the Lord are the joy of your heart because He leads to life and His joy is one that fills you to the fullest. When you live your life according to God’s truth, you can live with inner peace and fulfilling joy that is complete in Him.
15) You Can Choose To Be Glad And Rejoice, Singing Praises To The Lord
Psalm 9:2 NIV says “I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing the praises of Your name, O Most High.”
You can choose to live your life rejoicing and singing praises to the One who is worthy. God gives you a reason to be joyous and He is to be praised for all He has done.
16) Lead Your Children In Truth, There Is No Greater Joy
3 John 1:4 NIV says “I have no greater joy than to hear my children are walking in the truth.”
One of the greatest joys is to lead your children into the truth and to watch them live for the Lord. Because His path is the way of life and as Christian moms, it’s such a blessing to rejoice over your children finding the hope that comes from the Lord.
17) The Gift Of God Is To Be Happy And To Do Good While You Live
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 NIV says “I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in their toil- this is the gift of God.”
Enjoying the good things in life is a blessing from God and finding happiness is His gift. As a Christian mom, enjoy those blessings, accept the good gifts from God, and choose to be joyful and find satisfaction in what’s been given to you.
18) Walking In Righteousness Brings Joy
Proverbs 10:28 NIV says “The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.”
The abundant hope that comes from living a righteous life in the Lord brings joy and God’s blessings. You can choose to live in righteousness according to the Bible and you can choose to live with the joy the Lord gives.
This Beautiful Cross Necklace that says Joy on it is a great reminder to choose joy, when you wear it, it can constantly inspire you to walk in the joy of the Lord. It’s simple and casual for everyday wear and holds a special meaning to it.
19) Our Hearts Rejoice In The Lord, His Holy Name Is Trustworthy
Psalm 33:21 NIV says “In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust His holy name.”
Our hearts rejoice in the Lord because His holy name is trustworthy and deserves our praise. So let your heart rejoice, God has given you reasons to choose joy, allow yourself to walk in that joy and fully embrace it.
20) The Hope Of Salvation Brings Joy, Rejoice In The Lord
Isaiah 61:10 NIV says “I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of His righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns His head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.”
Delight in the Lord, and let your soul rejoice in Him, He has given you the gift of salvation and covered you in His righteousness. You can choose to set your life in His ways and walk in the joy that comes from knowing the truth and accepting His salvation.
There are reminders for Christian moms about the joy that fills their hearts with reasons to choose joy in all situations. Because no matter what you face in life when you have the hope of Christ, there is always a reason to rejoice. Joy is a gift from God and He wants you to experience His joy to the fullest and to embrace the blessings He’s given you. Living with a joyful heart is like medicine to the body, it brings healing and God’s joy fills you to the fullest with a complete joy the world can’t offer.
