Live Happy And Joyful Every day
Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though
now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with
joy unspeakable and full of glory (1 Peter 1:8).
You’re to live happy every day, and your
happiness and joy should be independent
of circumstances. Nothing, and no one, was created
to make you happy; you’re responsible for your joy
and happiness. Never find yourself looking gloomy,
and confused. Never carry on through the day with
a disconsolate and restless attitude. Confusion and
depression are the handiworks of the devil. Never allow
them in your life. Instead, always allow the joy of the
Lord well up in your heart. Be full of joy always!
In John 15:11, Jesus said, “These things have I
spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you,
and that your joy might be full.” His desire is for you
to be full of joy twenty-four hours a day, irrespective
of the circumstances you face. He doesn’t want you
worried over anything. Some people love to worry.
They think being worried is a sign of being responsible.
They’re worried about the children’s school fees,
worried about their job, worried about the state of their
health, worried about their spouses, and worried about
so many things. That’s not the life of a Christian.
The Christian has been brought into a life of rest,
full of joy and glory. Philippians 4:4 says, “Rejoice
in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.” Even
when you’re faced with challenges, you’re supposed
to rejoice! He didn’t say you should rejoice only when
everything is all right; no. He said, “Rejoice in the Lord
always.” If you couldn’t rejoice always, God wouldn’t
tell you to do so. It’s natural to feel downcast when
things don’t seem to be all right; but it’s the wisdom
of God to rejoice even in the midst of troubles.
Don’t let anything weigh you down. Do what the
Word says: Cast all your cares upon the Lord, because
He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Whether the trouble is
in your finances, health, family, academics, whatever
it is, cast it on Him, and rejoice. Then, declare like
David, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want”
(Psalm 23:1). In the face of challenges or unpleasant
situations, instead of wondering what to do and what
the problem is, laugh! Laugh and laugh! Rejoice in the
Holy Ghost, knowing that the joy of the lord is your
strength. Hallelujah!
Confession
The peace of God which surpasses all understanding
keeps my heart and mind, in Christ Jesus. Good things
are coming to me today from everywhere! I refuse to worry
about anything, for the Lord has made all things mine! His joy is
expressed lavishly through me today in every place.
Glory to God!
Further study:
romans 14:17; 1 John 1:4; James 1:2
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 5:1-20
Leviticus 19-21
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 16:13-20
exodus 2