Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Literally from the moment my feet hit the floor this morning, this day has not gone as planned. A “series of unfortunate events” from the start seemed to indicate it was going to be a less than stellar day. Furthermore, God usually nudges me as I am reading and studying so that by the time I get to writing my reflection, I already know where He wants me to go with it. Not today. That’s just great. “Where do You want me to go today, Lord? On a morning that has started as this one has, where everything seems to be going downhill, what message do You want me to deliver?” His response? “Rejoice in ME. Always.” Thank You, Jesus.
Luke 10:20 …rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
Life is not always good. This morning’s annoyances aren’t earth shattering. They are just obnoxious. But life can knock you flat at times. The chaos and confusion of this world can be deafening, terrifying, maddening. But my hope is not in this world. And this world is not my home. And the chaos of this world will only affect me to the degree that I allow it because my God has already conquered this world. Therefore, I am more than a conqueror. Thank You, Jesus.
Eph 2:8 God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this message of hope and rejoicing, for refocusing me when I allow myself to get distracted by my circumstances. Thank You for Your grace, mercy, and love and for the fact that You have overcome this world. Thank You for so very many reasons to rejoice, even when my circumstances try to overwhelm me. Help me to always rejoice in You. Draw me closer. Amen.
Phil 4:4 Rejoice in the LORD always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Have a blessed day
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