“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” (Roman 12:15 ESV) The above commands are harder than we might assume at first blush. When we are weeping, it can be hard to rejoice, let alone rejoice with others in their rejoicing. Their own rejoicing can remind us of o...
Happiness is that awesome feeling when everything just seems right in the world. In the Bible, there are verses that remind us to appreciate the good times. Like in Psalm 118:24, which says, “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” So, when ...
“Behold, this is our God; We have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the Lord; We have waited for Him; We will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.” Isaiah 25:9 Will you be going about your regular routine unprepared or will you be going about your routine and prep...
It is interesting how we are prone to cry foul when life is unfair to our disadvantage but are more than glad to accept and rejoice when it is unfair to our benefit. This inconsistency highlights the human tendency to be self-centered and myopic rather than God-focused and biblically wise....
that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. 10 Create in mea clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. 12 Restore ...
O Hell, where is your victory? Christ is risen, and you are overthrown. Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen. Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice. Christ is risen, and life reigns. Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the grave.” (John Chrysostom) ...
This is the day the Lord has made and we are called to rejoice and be glad in it. We are invited to share His gospel of hope with others. Also, God values all people, not just current believers. He says inRomans 5:8“But God demonstrates his own love for us i...
My heart stands in awe of your words.I rejoice at your wordlike one who finds great spoil (treasure, plunder) (Psalm 119:161a-162). So what can we do when we feel less than awed by God’s Word? Employ practical helps. It’s hard to be awed when we’re sleepy or distracted. Ge...
Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. Reply Brandon says: March 8, 2018 at 7:10 am From the beginning of your comment you show confusion. “I had to disagree with the ...
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Isaiah 12:2 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” A Prayer for Happiness:Lord, I long to know and experience hap...