All things Quote by Francis of Assisi

“The grace of God is joyous gladness.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita

We can experience joy in adverse circumstances by holding God's benefits in such esteem that the recognition of them and meditation upon them shall…

— John Calvin

For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever.

— Therese of Lisieux

“In other words, when all the supports of human life and earthly happiness are taken away, God will be our delight, our joy. This…

— John Piper

The fullness of Joy is to behold God in everything.

— Julian of Norwich

O God, take all our sorrows and use them to show us the nature of our joy.

— Leslie Weatherhead

Our God is so wonderfully good, and lovely, and blessed in every way that the mere fact of belonging to Him is enough for…

— Hannah Whitall Smith

There is a sweet joy that comes to us through sorrow.

— Charles Spurgeon

“There is indescribable joy to be found, deep satisfaction to be felt, and an eternal purpose to be fulfilled in dying to ourselves and…

— David Platt

There is always a sweet joy that comes to Us after Sorrow

— Melchor Lim

When we are expecting only suffering, the least joy surprises us: Suffering itself becomes the greatest of joys when we seek it as a…

— Therese of Lisieux

“Each day can bring more joy than sorrow when our mortal and spiritual eyes are open to God's goodness.”

— Jeffrey R. Holland