Rejoice and Be Glad

 




This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:24


This verse is one that my best friend quotes to me when she senses that I

am having a difficult day. Hearing it always lifts my spirits.

I have been thinking a lot about this verse. The following thoughts help me through the seemingly tough times.


God makes each day. He chooses whether we have sunshine or clouds. He chooses those clouds to either be light puffy clouds or dark ominous ones.

He also chooses if we get to have warm or cool days. He gets to choose the duration of the extreme heat or cool weather. God also determines whether we receive sunshine or rain.


We should learn to be thankful for what He gives us each day. We need to learn to be thankful for what He has given us each day, the good things and even the things that are not so good.


Recently, a lady in my church passed away. I knew she was very ill. When I received the call, all I could say was, “She was not suffering anymore,” Some were very sad about losing this dear Christian lady. Others understood that it was her time to be with God and with Jesus.



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