Joy In All Things
Philippians 4:2-9
Verse: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say
it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NIV)”
Nobody can be happy at all times. Happiness is
something that is dependent upon mood and circumstances. But finding joy in
life, in all things, in all circumstances is a choice. We can choose to find
joy in the world around us. Even as we sat in the hospital while my Father was
dying my mother found joy in the beauty of the warm Spring Sun. Even when the circumstances
of life are difficult to deal with, we can choose to find the small joys in
life; the warmth of the Sun, the beauty of a flower, the kindness of a friend. As
Christians we are not called to be emotionless automatons, who are not affected
by the sorrows and pain that too often come in this life, but we are called to find
joy in all things. We are called to be people who rejoice always in all things,
finding the beauty and wonder in God’s world. Seeing the great, as well as the
small joys God brings into this world, rejoicing in these things. We may not be able to choose the circumstances
of our lives which bring happiness but we can in all things choose joy.
Prayer:
Lord, as I move through this day, help me to see
the joy and the beauty that surrounds me. Things may not be great. Today may be
hard, difficult to make it through, and although I may be hurting or
struggling, help me to see the ways in which you fill my day with small
blessings. Help me to see the beauty which surrounds me. Help me to find joy in
this day and rejoice in the ways you fill me day with good things. Amen
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