When you feel Sad

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (New International Version, ©2011) ¹⁸ give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 (New International Version, ©2011)

⁹ For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. ¹⁰ He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. ¹¹ Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

Isaiah 55:12 (New International Version, ©2011)

¹² You will go out in joy
   and be led forth in peace;
the mountains and hills
   will burst into song before you,
and all the trees of the field
   will clap their hands.

Philippians 4:4 (New International Version, ©2011)

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

Psalm 31:7 (New International Version, ©2011)

⁷ I will be glad and rejoice in your love,
   for you saw my affliction
   and knew the anguish of my soul.

Romans 8:28 (New International Version, ©2011)

 ²⁸ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who^[a] have been called according to his purpose.