Defined as ... Maintaining a good attitude and a happy environment even when faced with unpleasant situations.
“Laughter is not only like medicine, it is also a good preventive vitamin.”
~ Author Unknown ~
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer – it sings because it has a song.”
~ Maya Angelou ~
“Sometimes, your joy is the source of your smile, but other times, your smile can be the source of your joy.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh ~
1. Paul & Silas Singing in Jail
(Acts 16:16-34)
2. Esther, Mordecai & the Jews Rejoicing
(Esther 8)
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“I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.”
2 Corinthians 7:4
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”
Matthew 5:11-12
“I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews.”
Acts 26:2
“Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.”
Psalm 47:6-7