1 Thessalonians 5:16

This is one of the shortest verses in the Bible—but it carries a powerful message. To “rejoice always” doesn’t mean pretending to be happy all the time or ignoring pain. Instead, it encourages a deep, inner joy that comes from knowing and trusting God, no matter what’s going on.

• It’s about choosing joy as a response to life—not because everything is perfect, but because we know we’re not alone.

• It reminds us that our source of joy isn’t just our circumstances, but our relationship with God.

This verse encourages a hopeful and thankful outlook, rooted in faith—even in hard times.