“This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 (NIV)
On the way to the kitchen to make coffee this morning, I opened the curtains to let the morning light in and saw that it was raining, which we need. I had hoped that this day would be another one of beautiful sunshine and blue skies, but 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, I remembered a chorus (author unknown) a friend used to sing: “It 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!” So, when I think what a great day to be alive, how can I be depressed? When I think of what Christ has done for me, and how He lives in my heart, 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, I have joy in my soul! I want the whole world to know it is a great day to be alive! I want the whole world to know it’s a great day in Him and we can enjoy His blessings today!
Make today be a great day of rejoicing because we are alive in Him.
Thank you Father for reminding me that today is a great day. You have created it for me to enjoy and know that even on rainy days, I can still have joy and rejoice in you. Bless us as we rejoice today. This I pray in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Be encouraged today as your rejoice in Christ,
(This devotional written by Mrs. Bobbie Smith)