rob joy

Joh 16:22 (NLT)

You have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.

take away

Eze 24:16 (ESV)

Son of man, behold, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you at a stroke; yet you shall not mourn or weep, nor shall your tears run down.

Ho 4:11 (ESV)

whoredom, wine, and new wine,which take away the understanding.

Bitter spirit

Sweet spirit

Pr 16:24 (NIRV)

Pleasant words are like honey. They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body.

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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1 Thessalonians 5:16  (King James Version)

Rejoice evermore.

2 Corinthians 6:2-4, 10

2 I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. 3 We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. 4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; 10 sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.

Matthew 5:12

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Luke 10:20

Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

Romans 12:12

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Principles:

- Maintain perspective

- Be patient in trials and pray about it

- Our joy is to be in the Lord, not in things of this world

- Always rejoice