What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say: Truth From God's Word for Any SituationSample

Life-Giving Words to Bring Joy Everyone circled around the boardroom table, the mood tense with the meeting's agenda and all that was at stake. As she readied herself for her part of the presentation, she felt her stomach clench under what seemed like such a serious situation. But then her phone flashed, and her eyes caught the screen: a snapshot of her best friend’s best “silly face,” the one that always made her laugh. It worked—the timing perfect! Something about laughter let the stress pressure valve loose, and she faced the room with confidence that if nothing else, she was loved. Sometimes our perspective makes all the difference when we face the mountainous challenges of life. And God wants to lift ours higher. Even in the middle of the most trying circumstances, God longs for us to feel the joy of His Presence. It is His Loyalty, Power, and Unrelenting Love that leads our souls to laugh with joy no matter what happens around us. Let’s be honest. We face a lot of levity in our world today. Everywhere we turn, we hear news that makes us never want to leave our house. But when we stress and worry, we’re forgetting the Source of our Strength: God’s Joy! Let’s constantly remind ourselves and our loved ones how much fun it is to live and laugh in the Lord! When I am filled with cares, Your comfort brings me joy. PSALM 94:19 I feel so much better just knowing you care about me and support me. You are a breath of fresh air to my soul! Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. JAMES 1:2–3 Let this trial turn your gaze upward. Your Father has found you fit for training you up in His Kingdom Ways. He’s building your trust in His Infinite Love. Though I have many things to write to you, I don’t want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and talk face to face so that our joy may be complete. II JOHN 1:12 Texting is great, but I love spending time with you in person the most. When can we get together? For I have great joy and encouragement from your love because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother. PHILEMON 1:7 You have been brave and bold speaking truth into my life. What a blessing you are, a true gift from God! The ransomed of the LORD will return and come to Zion with singing, crowned with unending joy. Joy and gladness will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. ISAIAH 35:10 Though you feel defeated now, remember unending joy is coming! Keep your eye on the prize! “Let those who delight in My righteousness shout for joy and be glad and say evermore, ‘Great is the LORD, who delights in the welfare of His servant!’” PSALM 35:27 ESV It blesses God’s Heart to lavish His Love on you!