Psalm 118:24 – The Day the Lord Has Made
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Philippians 4:4 – Rejoice in the Lord Always
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Psalm 30:5 – Weeping May Stay for the Night
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.
Isaiah 40:31 – Mount Up with Wings like Eagles
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Psalm 118:1 – Give Thanks to the Lord
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoice Always, Pray Continually, Give Thanks in All Circumstances
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 5:12 – Rejoice and Be Glad for Your Reward is Great in Heaven
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Psalm 28:7 – The Lord is My Strength and Shield
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Nehemiah 8:10 – The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Romans 12:12 – Rejoice in Hope, Be Patient in Tribulation, Be Constant in Prayer
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Psalm 16:11 – Fullness of Joy in God’s Presence
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.
Proverbs 15:13 – A Happy Heart Makes the Face Cheerful
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 – Finding Joy in Our Work
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 all their toil—this is the gift of God.
Psalm 32:11 – Rejoice and Be Glad in the Lord
Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
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Lamentations 3:22-23 – Great is God’s Faithfulness
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
John 16:24 – Ask and You Will Receive, So That Your Joy May Be Complete
Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
Psalm 126:5 – Those Who Sow in Tears Will Reap with Songs of Joy
Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
Habakkuk 3:18 – Yet I Will Rejoice in the Lord
Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
Matthew 11:28 – Come to Me, All You Who are Weary, and I Will Give You Rest
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Psalm 33:21 – Our Heart Rejoices in Him
In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.
Isaiah 61:10 – I Delight Greatly in the Lord
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.
Psalm 34:8 – Taste and See That the Lord is Good
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
Mark 10:27 – With God All Things are Possible
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”
John 15:11 – Jesus’ Joy in Us
I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
Psalm 47:1 – Clap Your Hands, All You Nations
Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.
1 Peter 1:8 – Though You Have Not Seen Him, You Love Him and are Filled with an Inexpressible and Glorious Joy
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.
Psalm 100:2 – Come Before Him with Joyful Songs
Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
John 16:22 – No One Can Take Away Your Joy
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.
Psalm 98:4 – Shout for Joy to the Lord, All the Earth
Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music.
James 1:2 – Consider It Pure Joy, Brothers and Sisters, Whenever You Face Trials
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.
Psalm 9:2 – I Will Be Glad and Rejoice in You
I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.
2 Corinthians 2:14 – Thanks Be to God, Who Always Leads Us in Triumphal Procession
But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.
Psalm 149:2 – Let Israel Rejoice in Their Maker
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King.
Galatians 5:22-23 – The Fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Psalm 51:12 – Restore to Me the Joy of Your Salvation
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
John 3:29 – The Bride Belongs to the Bridegroom, and His Joy is Complete
The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.
Psalm 30:11 – You Turned My Mourning into Dancing
You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.
Luke 2:10 – I Bring You Good News that Will Cause Great Joy for All the People
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”
Psalm 144:15 – Blessed Are the People Whose God is the Lord
Blessed are the people of whom this is true; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.
1 Peter 4:13 – Rejoice inasmuch as You Participate in the Sufferings of Christ
But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
Luke 10:20 – Rejoice that Your Names are Written in Heaven
However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
Psalm 46:1 – God is Our Refuge and Strength, an Ever-Present Help in Trouble
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Romans 15:13 – May the God of Hope Fill You with All Joy and Peace
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
What Does the Bible Say About Happy Sunday?
The Bible provides us with numerous insights into why Sunday is a day of celebration, rest, and spiritual upliftment. Firstly, Sunday is considered the first day of the week, a motif that symbolizes new beginnings and fresh starts. For us as Christians, this day holds special significance because it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to the New Testament, Jesus rose from the dead on the first day of the week, bringing us hope and the promise of eternal life. This monumental event is central to our faith and is a reason why we gather to worship joyfully on Sundays.
In the Acts of the Apostles, for example, we see early Christians coming together on the first day of the week to break bread and join in worship. This act of gathering is more than just a ritual; it strengthens our community and our spiritual resolve. When we come together on Sundays, we’re not only remembering Christ’s resurrection but also reinforcing our commitment to living out the teachings of the Bible.
Moreover, Sunday offers us a unique opportunity to focus on rest and renewal, principles deeply rooted in biblical theology. The concept of the Sabbath, originally observed on Saturday, is about rest and reflection, allowing us to recharge both physically and spiritually. Although the traditional Sabbath is different from Sunday, the spirit of rest and rejuvenation carries over. By setting aside time on Sundays for relaxation and contemplation, we’re better able to live in alignment with God’s will.
Additionally, throughout the Bible, we observe that communal worship and rest are vital for maintaining our relationship with God and with each other. In Hebrews, we are encouraged not to forsake gathering together, as it supports mutual encouragement and edification. Celebrating a “Happy Sunday” involves more than individual joy; it’s about fostering a collective spirit of worship and rest that aligns with biblical principles.
Therefore, as we look forward to our Sundays, let’s remember that this day is divinely ordained for joy, worship, and rest. Reflecting on these biblical teachings, we can truly understand why Sunday is an essential and special day in our spiritual lives.