“This is the day the
LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 (NIV)
LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 (NIV)
On the way to the
kitchen to make coffee, Bobbie opened the curtains to allow the morning light
in. A much needed rain was falling. She had hoped, however, that today she
could enjoy beautiful sunshine and blue skies.
kitchen to make coffee, Bobbie opened the curtains to allow the morning light
in. A much needed rain was falling. She had hoped, however, that today she
could enjoy beautiful sunshine and blue skies.
Someone said,
“Into every life a little rain must fall.” So it is with our lives.
We have our ups and downs. Everything doesn’t always “go our way.” Sometimes
life presents us with situations and experiences that are neither positive nor
great and wonderful. This is the reality of life, but through the sunshine and
rain, through all suffering and pain we are blessed!
“Into every life a little rain must fall.” So it is with our lives.
We have our ups and downs. Everything doesn’t always “go our way.” Sometimes
life presents us with situations and experiences that are neither positive nor
great and wonderful. This is the reality of life, but through the sunshine and
rain, through all suffering and pain we are blessed!
Looking out the
kitchen window, Bobbie remembered a chorus her friend used to
sing: “It’s a great day to be alive, a great day to be singing. I’ve got joy in
my soul, I want the whole world to know. It’s a great day to be alive! It’s a
great day to be alive!” (author unknown). So, she began thinking: what a great day to be alive,
how can I be depressed?
kitchen window, Bobbie remembered a chorus her friend used to
sing: “It’s a great day to be alive, a great day to be singing. I’ve got joy in
my soul, I want the whole world to know. It’s a great day to be alive! It’s a
great day to be alive!” (author unknown). So, she began thinking: what a great day to be alive,
how can I be depressed?
What a great day to
rejoice in the Lord! When we think of what Christ has done for us, and how He
lives in our hearts, it makes us want to shout praises to his name. When we
consider how blessed we are, everyday becomes a great day regardless of the weather
outside. So, rather than being depressed over the weather and all circumstances
without sunshine or blue skies, we rejoice in our soul!
rejoice in the Lord! When we think of what Christ has done for us, and how He
lives in our hearts, it makes us want to shout praises to his name. When we
consider how blessed we are, everyday becomes a great day regardless of the weather
outside. So, rather than being depressed over the weather and all circumstances
without sunshine or blue skies, we rejoice in our soul!
We want the whole
world to know it is a great day to be alive! We want the whole world to know
it’s a great day in Christ! Regardless of our circumstances, we can enjoy His
blessings everyday! Today is a day for rejoicing because we are alive in
Christ!
world to know it is a great day to be alive! We want the whole world to know
it’s a great day in Christ! Regardless of our circumstances, we can enjoy His
blessings everyday! Today is a day for rejoicing because we are alive in
Christ!
Dear Father, thank
you for reminding us that today is a great day. Inspire us with the joy of rainy
days so that we might bless you even more for the sunny ones. I pray this in
the name of Jesus. AMEN
you for reminding us that today is a great day. Inspire us with the joy of rainy
days so that we might bless you even more for the sunny ones. I pray this in
the name of Jesus. AMEN
Rejoice today, it’s
a great day to be alive,
a great day to be alive,