“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Phillipians 4:4

Rejoice! Yes it is a choice but God is trying to tell us that it is very important. Not once but he repeated it and added an exclamation mark. In the home where I live they have a piece hanging on the dining room wall that says, ‘Thankful Grateful. Blessed’. It really does say it all. If you are just thankful and grateful you will be blessed. That’s Gods way. To truly be thankful just start thinking of things you are thankful for. First is salvation and what Jesus went through just for people who didn’t know or care about him. We can be very selfish and messed up but he loves us so much and couldn’t imagine a future without us. For the sun rising every morning with a brand new chance to have a good day. Who doesn’t like a do over when they have messed up. With God we can have a fresh start anytime. Delicious food, beautiful artwork, family love, friends, puppies, kitties, babies: you get the idea, you could think of things forever. Are you grateful when someone does something nice for you? Or even when they just show respect and are helpful now days that is a plus. That is why God has called us to take care of widows and orphans or anyone who is marginalized and needs help. Helping others to be grateful is such a blessing. One that keeps giving. When you are thankful and grateful you can’t help but be truly blessed. The peace that Jesus promised comes into your life and you can’t help but rejoice. Singing praises also blesses you and makes you want to rejoice. Rejoicing just fills your soul with contentment. There is no better feeling than peace and contentment in your soul. When you are struggling or hurting just start praising and you will feel the peace that comes with joy.