How do you rejoice?
This is what I talked to Ally about today. We went out for lunch together (Gosh...I thank her so much for treating me to meals so many times...I feel bad 'cuz I don't like using other ppl's money)
Rejoicing is being joyful even when there is suffering. It is doesn't mean you have to be happy all the time. It is being thankful for God's grace and mercy through the gospel. It is persevering during trials and temptations. It is trusting in God that He will get you through suffering. It is believing that God loves you.
It is difficult to rejoice but I will try:
- thanking God more for what He has given me
- praying for the whole day
- singing worship songs for the whole day
It is funny that these questions came up 'cuz I remember the first Bible verse I got from university was:
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anzious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thansgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus."
(Philippians 4:4-7)
The Bible verse didn't speak to me at the beginning of the fall term but luckily I kept the Bible verse card thing. Now I read it and I understand.
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