“Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.” Philippians 3:1 NLT
How does rejoicing in the Lord safeguard our faith? Because the joy of the Lord is our strength! Whatever the situation I can rejoice that Jesus died for me, rose again and is always with me and will never leave me, I can rejoice because He always has a good plan, I can rejoice because I am forgiven, I can rejoice because my future is secure and I have the hope of resurrection. I can rejoice because the Holy Spirit lives in me. I can rejoice because I have a Kingdom purpose. I can rejoice because God’s grace covers me and my failures don’t define me. I can rejoice because every day God’s mercies are new. I can rejoice because He is my provider. I can rejoice because I have a shepherd who leads me. I can rejoice because the One who made it all loves me. I can rejoice because this is the day that the Lord has made and I can choose to be glad in it. I can rejoice because I get another chance to live well. I can rejoice because God hasn’t given up on me yet. Yes I can and I will rejoice in the Lord, circumstances don’t get to dictate my mood, my speech or my actions today because it’s in Him that I live and move and have my being; my faith safeguarded from the enemy, my spirit strengthened, my soul restored, and my trust unshaken!! Thank You Jesus that whatever happens I can always rejoice in You. Amen 👆🏼🙏🏼❤️