There can be awe-inspiring life transformation
And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.' (Luke 2:10)
We need to be thankful
For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. (Psalm 33:21 ESV)
We cultivate joy
In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you. (Psalm 33:21-22 NIV)
Faith, hope, and gratefulness
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. (1 Peter 1:8 NIV)
It’s hope
We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. (Romans 5:3–5 ESV)
Do you feel helpless
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 ESV)