Quotes about Joy
Spiritual joy arises from purity of the heart and perseverance in prayer.
— St. Francis Of Assisi
I hate how hard spiritual transformation is and how long it takes. I hate thinking about how many people have gone to church for decades and remain joyless or judgmental or bitter or superior.
— John Ortberg
The spiritual life is a life beyond moods. It is a life in which we choose joy and do not allow ourselves to become victims of passing feelings of happiness or depression.
— Henri Nouwen
If I can put one touch of rosy sunset into the life of any man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God.
— GK Chesterton
Joy is a spiritual element that gives vicissitudes unity and significance.
— Helen Keller
The joy which answers to prayer give, cannot be described; and the impetus which they afford to the spiritual life is exceedingly great.
— George Muller
Knowing God is like listening to beautiful music. His words have power. He lifts me up & soothes my soul. He makes me dance. He gives me joy.
— Germany Kent
The stronger the ties that bind us to God, the more likely we are to live, react, and behave in harmony with...greater joy, peace, and happiness.
— Jimmy Carter
Choosing joy involves spiritual surrender, and sometimes we would rather hold on to the pain than surrender our egos.
— Marianne Williamson
We both exist and know that we exist, and rejoice in this knowledge.
— St. Augustine
The solution is always spiritual, and it almost never has anything to do with the problem ... laughter is carbonated holiness.
— Anne Lamott
The soul's smile is better than the heart's grin.
— Matshona Dhliwayo