1 Thess 5:16 Rejoice always…. (NIV)
God’s certainly helping me live my faith this morning. I just spent half an hour typing my reflection on my cell phone as is my daily habit, and as I was copying it to proof before posting, I inadvertently deleted the entire thing. Fun times. But in this world, there will ALWAYS be reasons to be sad, mad, or grumpy. If we focus on the things of this world, joy will NOT be our default.
Phil 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (NIV)
The secret to choosing joy is focusing on our precious Savior. He has blessed my life in so many ways. I deserve none of His grace, none of His mercy, none of His love. I can’t earn those things, and yet He freely and abundantly lavishes my life with all three daily. I see them in the sunrise and sunset, in the faces of those I love, in the gentle breezes and the rainbows and flowers around me. If I pay attention, I see them everywhere. Thank You, Jesus.
Phil 4:4 Always be joyful in the Lord! I’ll say it again: Be joyful! (GWT)
Lord, Thank You for this day and this reminder to rejoice in You always, even when the world is clamoring for my attention, even when I inadvertently delete an entire reflection, even when things just aren’t going my way. Thank You for providing me with so many reasons to rejoice. If I focus on this world, I run the risk of being sucked into a cycle of perpetual chaos. Help me to keep my eyes firmly fixed on You. Draw me closer. Help me to choose joy every moment of every day. Amen.
1 Thess 5:16 Always be joyful. (NLT)
Have a blessed day.
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