😁 Rejoice always in the Lord; I repeat again: rejoice! Phil 4:4
💥 It is good to emphasize that we can choose joy regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves. We are to rejoice in the Lord - by His strength and by His grace.
💥 In human terms, this word is unrealistic. And yet! Because of God's presence within us, we can walk with peace in our hearts and joy, which is not a brief feeling of fulfillment or satisfaction. This joy is permanent, because God, to whom we have entrusted our lives, has power, is unchanging and is with us.
💥 We can focus our thoughts on what is good, on God who lives in us. The hope we place in Him is greater than anything that happens to us, even death, so we can rejoice that God is our Father.
💥 We are to focus on thoughts that build us and strengthen our faith. Do not complain. Bless, do not curse God, others and yourself.
💥 And don't forget to look for the good in our lives. About being grateful for what we have. Because knowing how much we have been gifted changes our perspective and makes it easier to keep joy in our hearts.
💥 Finally: let's pray for joy and peace in the heart every day, and God, who calls us to live in joy, will not deny us this grace.
