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| “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” |
| —Philippians 4:4 |
In a world filled with conflict and despair, it is very easy to fall into a depressed and disheartened state of mind. But those of us who belong to God through Christ should not allow the burdens of the world to get us down.
It is natural to feel discouraged, particularly when others impugn your motives and question the sincerity of your efforts. But this is neither healthy not helpful for us “Christ’s-ones.”
In writing to the newly formed church at Philippi, the Apostle Paul offered this admonition found in Philippians 4:4:
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Our proper response to whatever life brings our way is to rejoice. We should rejoice that God still reigns over the universe and that we are His dearly loved children.
As we begin this new day, let us throw off the blanket of despair and disappointment that may cover us. Instead, let’s lift our voices in joyful praise to God. After all, through Jesus our sins are forgiven and our eternal home is in heaven. That reality should certainly be worth a shout for joy.
