Rejoice - He Holds My Hand
Rejoice Rejoice? Why? you may ask. Because it’s the only real way out. “This is the day the Lord has made,” the psalmist tells us. “We will rejoice and be glad in it.” This day? This messy, painful, frustrating day deserves a chance? Yes. Max Lucado You have struggled to find joy—always looking for a reason to change your outlook from gloom to happiness. Try something new. Start rejoicing exactly where you are right now—in your undesirable circumstances, in your far-from-perfect relationships, in your less-than-ideal job, and in your wavering faith-walk. It’s hard to rejoice when you’re hurting and everyone around you looks genuinely happy—even strangers expect to be greeted with a nod and a smile during this season of the year. Remember what Paul said: Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let go of anxiety. Worry will not help your situation in any way. Start naming your blessings. Make thankfulness your default mind-set. You will soon discover that your list of blessings is longer than your list of worries. Allow your frustrations to be turned into prayers—and then leave them with Me. Anticipate celebrating the birth of My Son, Jesus, and prepare your heart for joy that will bubble up and overflow into the life of every person you’ll spend time with this week. It pleases Me when you take great delight in remembering My Son’s reason for coming to this earth. Rejoice! Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Philippians 4:4-5
