How can we "be joyful and do good" in our daily lives today?

◄ How to be joyful & do good daily? ►

Anchoring in the Text

“I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live.” (Ecclesiastes 3:12)

Seeing the Foundation

• Scripture presents joy and goodness as divine directives, not optional extras (cf. Philippians 4:4; Galatians 6:9).

• Both actions stem from recognizing God’s sovereignty over “every activity under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

Let Joy Flow from Trust

• Remember God’s unchanging character (Malachi 3:6).

• Receive each day as His purposeful gift (Psalm 118:24).

• Replace anxiety with prayerful gratitude (Philippians 4:6-7).

• Speak words that celebrate His works (Psalm 103:1-2).

Practice Goodness Intentionally

• Serve those near you—family, coworkers, neighbors (Matthew 5:16).

• Guard speech: build up rather than tear down (Ephesians 4:29).

• Honor commitments and work diligently (Colossians 3:23).

• Give generously—time, skills, resources (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Joy and Goodness Feed Each Other

• Doing good multiplies joy (Acts 20:35).

• Joy energizes further acts of goodness (Nehemiah 8:10).

• Together they display the gospel’s power (Titus 2:7-10).

Daily Habits to Cement the Pattern

1. Begin with Scripture and thanksgiving.

2. Identify one concrete act of kindness for the day.

3. Pause midday to recount reasons to rejoice.

4. End the day noting God’s faithfulness and any good He enabled.

Encouragement to Persevere

• “Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9)

• Joy and goodness today echo into eternity (Matthew 25:21).