We need verses we can hang on to when life tries to take us on the emotional rollercoaster. Here are some we love at Lakeside.

Verses for a child about joy:

Nehemiah 8:10b “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Psalm 5:11 “But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.”

Psalm 81:1 “Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!”

Psalm 90:14 “Satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.”

Psalm 92:4 “For You make me glad by Your deeds, O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands.”

Psalm 94:19 “When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought joy to my soul.”

Psalm 95:1 “Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.”

Psalm 119:14 “I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.”

Psalm 119:111 “Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.”

Acts 13:52 “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.”

Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Verses for the heart of grieving child:

Psalm 73:23 I am always with you.

Revelation 21:4 God will wipe away every tear. 

Isaiah 41:13 I am the Lord your God. I am holding your right hand.

Job 11:18 You will feel safe because there is hope.

Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted.

1 Corinthians 15:26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

Job 8:21 God will yet fill your mouth with laughter. 

Hebrews 13:6 The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.

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