I know I’m not the only one who feels that way! 🙂
Having to deal with changes sometimes makes me feel like I’m on a train with no way to get off; I don’t know where the train is going, how long I’ll be on it, or what will happen while I’m on the train. I’m sure you can relate! Most of us have had or are having that unexpected train ride of life, and it’s hard.
I have listened to lots of my favorite songs the last few days and they have encouraged me. I’ve done lots of Bible reading and talking with God. Tonight, He reminded me to choose joy, and that none of this is a surprise to Him. When I forget that, I feel afraid. But choosing to trust and to find joy, takes away the fear.
I was looking for scripture passages dealing with joy, and I came across this verse and the accompanying devo. It was what I needed, and I hope it helps others as well!!
WHY JOY IS NEVER DEPENDENT ON OUR CIRCUMSTANCES
“This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” PSALMS 118:24 NASB
Many of us may have heard this verse over long years. But what's interesting to know is that it's set right within a Psalm where the author is writing about huge adversity. It's not written about when times are good, but when times are hard. Yet right in the midst of huge struggles, this chapter both starts and ends with the same verse, of giving thanks and praise unto God.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalms 118:1, 29 NLT
Such a powerful reminder to us: True joy is never dependent on our circumstances. We can still choose to give thanks. We can still believe in God’s goodness and love, for that’s what carries us through all difficult seasons. We might be facing the toughest of times, but the truth is this, He's still given us today. We can rest in the security that Truth brings. - Debbie McDaniel
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