St Paul challenges us to rejoice always. He had many moments when he did not feel like rejoicing but as it says in this image, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” included for Paul the privilege of rejoicing. You know how hard it is to rejoice in the face of terrible trauma. Every one of us knows the “valley of the shadow of death” and how hard it is to walk there. But right after this pain, our Lord prepares “a table before us in the presence of our enemies.” (Psalm 23:4-5). Jesus helps us in the midst of our trials and gives us His joy to help us through the darkest hours. There is someone today whom you know that needs your voice and your words to encourage them in this time of their pain. Walk with them through to the table that our Lord will prepare for them.
I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
Psalm 9:2
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:4
O Most High, you have crowned me and all your children with glory and honor. Yet too often I live in fear for my future and for my loved ones. Instead of rejoicing, I cling to my "what ifs" and "if onlys?" Today let me trust that in everything that happens to me, you are working for good. Amen.
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