Rejoicing in Jesus

“This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24

It is so easy to rejoice and be glad when God gives us great days. On those days when the weather is beautiful and everything is going our way.

But what about the days when things aren’t going our way? I know that I can be grumpy when I am having a bad day, but it is something I struggle against. We should still rejoice! Jesus didn’t ask us to take up our cross and follow Him when we feel like it or when we have a good day; He wants us to take up our cross daily and follow Him. He will help us, but we have to take the first step.

Going through Job at church has been a blessing. Through all his circumstances, Job still said “Blessed be the name of the Lord” (Job 1:21). Let us be like that. Don’t allow your circumstances define who God is.

I love that when we are having a bad day, we can still approach God. He wants us to. He wants us to tell Him how we feel. Sometimes, I pray that He will help me to put a smile on my face and have a better attitude. The greatest part is that He is always faithful! :)

So until we get home and every day is an amazing day, let us shine for Jesus here on Earth! :)