True joy isn’t found in circumstances—it’s found in God. Explore how these Bible stories God’s promises can guide you back to joy.
Joy is who God is. And He created us to come into His presence and share His joy.
Psalm 16:11
"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."
When we lose our joy, we lose our strength.
Proverbs 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
True joy doesn’t depend on circumstances. It depends on our relationship with God. In His presence, we are made strong.
Nehemiah 8:10
"The joy of the Lord is your strength."
Which of these stories can you relate to? Each story reveals how Bible characters lost their joy and gives a God promise that will lead you back into joy. Watch the stories, then take the simple action step at the end of the video and let joy come flooding back into your life.
00:00 Intro
01:15 Elijah - Lost Joy Due to Fear and Exhaustion
01:45 Job - Lost Joy Due to Grief and Suffering
02:07 Naomi - Lost Joy Due to Bitterness and Loss
02:38 David - Lost Joy Due to Guilt and Shame
03:03 Peter - Lost Joy Due to Failure and Regret
03:31 Mary Magdalene - Lost Joy Due to Grief and Despair
03:52 Moses - Lost Joy Due to Frustration and Burnout
04:20 Hannah - Lost Joy Due to Feelings of Rejection and Unfulfilled Desire
04:47 Paul - Lost Joy Due to Persecution and Suffering
05:28 Thomas - Lost Joy Due to Doubt
05:41 Jonah - Lost Joy Due to Anger and Resentment
06:03 Cain - Lost Joy Due to Envy and Rejection
06:26 Joseph - Lost Joy Due to Betrayal and Abandonment
06:53 King Saul - Lost Joy Due to Jealousy and Disobedience
07:20 The Prodigal Son - Lost Joy Due to Selfishness and Poor Choices
07:43 Samson - Lost Joy Due to Pride and Disobedience
08:07 Martha - Lost Joy Due to Worry and Distraction
08:29 Eve - Lost Joy Due to Deception and Sin
08:48 Judas Iscariot - Lost Joy Due to Greed and Betrayal
09:34Action Step:
Cain, Jonah, Saul, and Judas never allowed God to restore their joy. They chose to go their own way. Draw near to God and allow Him to restore joy to you.
Action Step:
Satan tries to steal your joy. DON’T LET HIM!!
1 THESSALONIANS 5:16–18 NIV Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
God tells us to rejoice – choose to renew our joy no matter our circumstances, then to pray and give thanks to God. This is how God restores Your joy:
Live a joy-filled life!