Throughout a day’s activities, there can be many reasons to feel or show great joy and delight. For example, a person who wins a sporting event might celebrate the victory with cheering. A person might express joy and pride over a friend’s success and a family may celebrate by rejoicing because of the birth of a child. Rejoicing is a natural response to the many wonderful events that happen in our lives.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with celebrating personal triumphs and things you have achieved in life. From a spiritual perspective, rejoicing can involve finding joy in God’s blessings and giving thanks for answered prayers or even feeling joy in difficult times.
When you express gratitude, rejoicing is often tied to being thankful for your blessings and the good things that have happened in life. The act of rejoicing can involve sharing in the happiness of others through actions like singing, dancing, conversing, and laughter.
I encourage you to find a reason to rejoice in difficult times. The teachings in the Bible repeatedly encourage us to rejoice even when circumstances are challenging. Finding a deeper spiritual joy that is not dependent on outward circumstances can be a powerful and compelling reason to rejoice.
In the Biblical book of Psalm, the writer expresses his feelings about what the Lord has done for him this way: “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be Glad.” It is an encouragement to find joy in each new day as a gift from God. The Psalmist encourages all of us to have a spirit of gratitude and gladness in our circumstances, acknowledging God’s sovereignty in all our circumstances.
As we go through our busy lives, we should embrace joy and gratitude. Discover joy and gladness not based on perfect circumstances, but rather on trust in God’s sovereignty and care for each day he has given us. Try focusing on the present because it will encourage you to find peace and contentment in the current moment.
Learn to appreciate the unique blessings of each new day as a precious gift. Know that God has made the day and has a purpose for it in your life. “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Be blessed and Never Give Up! Never Give Up! Never Give Up!
Dr. Walter Ghosten
