Sadness to Joy Novena
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There are many difficulties and trying circumstances that we can encounter in our lives. In this fallen world, there will always be many things that cause sadness for us at times.
Even though sadness is a natural human emotion, God wants each of us to ultimately be happy. When we reach our true home in heaven with Him, we will finally be fully happy. But even during our lives on earth, we can strive to find joy.
Sometimes it can feel daunting to try to be joyful when we are struggling with deep sadness. But we can always turn to God for help in our journey to try to leave sadness behind.
Let’s offer prayers in this Sadness to Joy Novena, asking that God will help us and all people who are trying to find joy in the midst of their sadness.
Why Pray the Sadness to Joy Novena?
You can pray the Sadness to Joy Novena if you have been struggling with sadness for a long time. Or you can pray the Sadness to Joy Novena if you have just begun struggling with sadness and are trying to be joyful. You can pray this novena if you are sad because of grief or if you are struggling with a condition such as depression.
You can also pray the Sadness to Joy Novena for a loved one who is having difficulty finding joy in their lives. You can pray this novena for someone who is grieving, who is sad because of other life circumstances, or who is struggling with depression.
Sadness to Joy Novena Prayers
Sadness to Joy Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for the gift of joy. We humbly ask that You help all who are sad to find joy in You!
There are many reasons we might struggle with sadness in our fallen world. You know well what it means to experience sadness because You experienced the depths of sadness like no one else during Your agony. You can help all people who have been struggling with sadness for a long time.
We ask You to bring joy to all who are sad in this world, and we particularly ask today that You help all who have been struggling with sadness for a long time.
Help us to always turn to You for all that we need in our lives. Give us grace to rely more fully on You each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Sadness to Joy Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for the gift of joy. We humbly ask that You help all who are sad to find joy in You!
You are all powerful and all knowing, but You deigned to take on our humanity and to experience all the sufferings that we encounter throughout our lives in this fallen world. You experienced deep sadness and even grief during Your time on earth.
We ask You to bring joy to all who are sad in this world, and we particularly ask today that You help all who are sad in their grief over the death of a loved one.
Help us to grow in love for You even when we are suffering. Give us the grace to strive to become saints even in the midst of severe trials and difficulties.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Sadness to Joy Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for the gift of joy. We humbly ask that You help all who are sad to find joy in You!
In our fallen world, we experience many different kinds of sufferings. Some of us even struggle with mental difficulties like depression. It can be very difficult to find any joy in our lives as we struggle with such things, but You can help us to be able to find joy in every circumstance.
We ask You to bring joy to all who are sad in this world, and we particularly ask today that You help all who are struggling with depression!
Help us to never give up hope of receiving all that we need from You, even when things feel bleak for us. Give us the grace to rely on You in every circumstance.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Sadness to Joy Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for the gift of joy. We humbly ask that You help all who are sad to find joy in You!
You have created us to be relational creatures, able to rely on other people and to be helped by the care of others. Whenever we struggle with sadness, we are in great need of help from loved ones. You can help all people struggling with sadness to find the help they need from other people in their lives.
We ask You to bring joy to all who are sad in this world, and we particularly ask today that You help all who are struggling with sadness to find the support they need from others.
Help us to strive to serve You worthily in every circumstance in our lives. Give us the grace to surrender every aspect of our lives to You.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Sadness to Joy Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for the gift of joy. We humbly ask that You help all who are sad to find joy in You!
Joy is truly a gift from You. We do not always appreciate what a great gift You have given us in the ability to take joy in You and in things You have created. You can help us and all who are sad to truly appreciate the ability to be joyful.
We ask You to bring joy to all who are sad in this world, and we particularly ask today that You help all who are struggling with sadness to grow in appreciation for the gift of joy!
Help us to always be grateful to You for the blessings You have given to us. Give us the grace to grow closer to You in every circumstance, even when we are facing sufferings.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Sadness to Joy Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for the gift of joy. We humbly ask that You help all who are sad to find joy in You!
It can be very difficult for us to seek joy when we are deeply struggling with sadness in our lives. You know how difficult it can be for us to persevere through sadness because You experienced the deepest sadness of all during Your Passion. You can help us to persevere even through the most difficult of trials.
We ask You to bring joy to all who are sad in this world, and we particularly ask today that You help all who are struggling with sadness to grow in perseverance!
Help us to grow in all the virtues we need for holiness. Give us the grace to surrender to You even when we are suffering deeply.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Sadness to Joy Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for the gift of joy. We humbly ask that You help all who are sad to find joy in You!
When we are in the midst of a struggle with sadness, it can be very difficult to keep in mind the many ways You have blessed us. The reality is that You bless us abundantly each day of our lives. A deeper sense of gratitude to You for Your blessings can truly help us to find joy, even in the midst of sadness.
We ask You to bring joy to all who are sad in this world, and we particularly ask today that You help all who are struggling with sadness to grow in gratitude.
Help us to recognize Your work in our lives each day. Give us the grace to begin to understand the depths of Your love for us.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Sadness to Joy Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for the gift of joy. We humbly ask that You help all who are sad to find joy in You!
You are the source of all joy. But because of sin and death in our fallen world, we often face suffering and sadness. The evil one does not want us to find joy in You. But You can bring defeat to the devil and help us to triumph over the evil he would like to cause us.
We ask You to bring joy to all who are sad in this world, and we particularly ask today that You bring about the defeat of the devil in our lives and in the whole world!
Help us to turn to You for all that we need each day. Give us the grace to rely on Your strength and power when we feel weak.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Sadness to Joy Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for the gift of joy. We humbly ask that You help all who are sad to find joy in You!
You suffered more than anyone during Your Passion and Death. You know what it feels like to be filled with sadness. Throughout Your suffering, You faithfully persevered and offered it all to the Father. You can help us to imitate You in the midst of our sufferings.
We ask You to bring joy to all who are sad in this world, and we particularly ask today that You help us and all who are struggling with sadness to offer our sufferings to You.
Help us to do all we can to advance in holiness, even in the midst of suffering. Give us the grace to grow closer to You each day of our lives.
And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here).
Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.