"Rejoice always" 1 Thessalonians 5:16 NKJV
James told us to, 'Count it all joy, when you fall into various trials' James 1:2. Why? Because it leads us to being patient. Too many of us (me included) have this sense of urgency and therefore tend to lack patience. If we have no patience, we have no joy because we are always dissatisfied with everything that happens to us. So, Paul underpins James statement by teaching us to rejoice always and be happy.
It is a choice to be happy but it can be hard work at times. When you make the choice that from now on you're going to be happy, you can be sure that things are going to come your way to test this choice. God may test you in this and you can be sure that the devil will tempt you. There's a big difference here. To test us, God will put things in our way to help us reach this goal; to see if we are sure we want this. To tempt us, the devil will do everything to lead us away from such things. He does not want you to be happy.
A root of being happy is to be grateful for all God has done for you. We should never just take things for granted. We need to thank Him each and everyday for the blessings He brings our way. Being aware of this root of gratitude, helps us to live our lives in enjoyment, no matter what the circumstances. Each and everyday - every moment, we need to exercise the joy that only comes from God. So when you wake up, make the declaration 'I choose to be happy today.' Be careful when you pray this because you are opening the way for demonic darts to come your way. So therefore, ensure you are dressed in God's armour Ephesians 6:10-18. Whenever you make a stand for God, be sure that you have backup.
One way to stir up this desire to be happy is to rejoice in God. Praise opens the way for great things. The devil hates the sound of praise so, do it all the more. This is where the victory lies. When you praise, strongholds collapse; when you praise, God leads you on in victory and when you praise, you are filled with overwhelming joy and this leads to the strength that is needed to fulfil what you set out to do.
So rejoice always.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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