Rejoice Always - Is that really possible!

This wonderful devotion arrived on my desk early this AM. I have been sifting through the content for that last 15 hours. Related to my goal of making "J 10" a major part of this week it fits very well. I just had to pass it on.

~ Pastor Murray ~

Rejoice Always

Want to make a resolution that will change your life more than losing 30 pounds, winning the lottery, getting married or becoming more intelligent, beautiful and athletic? It is actually possible, you know.

Let's look at what the Bible has to say.

What Does God Say?
"Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4, NKJV).
"Rejoice always" (1 Thessalonians 5:16, NKJV).
"Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord" (Philippians 3:1, NKJV).

• How often are we to rejoice?
• How is it possible for a Christian to be able to praise God in the midst of difficult circumstances?
• Does the phrase "in the Lord" help with your understanding of rejoicing?
• Is it really possible to "rejoice always"?

My Thoughts
If the Lord tells us just one time to do something, should we obey? What if the Lord takes the trouble to tell us the same thing at least three times? What does that tell us about the importance of keeping this resolution? Write down times in your life when it has been difficult to rejoice or praise God.

My Part
What might rejoicing do for your physical and emotional health as well as your relationship with God and others? In 2007, with God's help and abiding in Jesus, resolve to rejoice in things that are difficult, in the face of opposition and in all circumstances at all times.

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