The joy of the Lord is available all the time! ☔️

Do you know someone who always seems to remain joyful and happy, all the time? A bit like a 4×4, this person’s joy seems “all-terrain.”

It may seem strange, and maybe you wonder, “But how does she do it? What is his secret?”

Did you know that you have the opportunity to be happy every day?

The Bible says in Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” 

There you go…4×4, like our all-terrain vehicle. ?

The apostle Paul was in prison when he wrote this verse, which gives even more strength to his declaration. Even in prison, even in the worst difficulties, rejoicing is possible. It’s not humanly easy…but it’s divinely possible!

Paul shows us that being in joy is a choice. Your joy doesn’t depend on what’s happening around you, but on the God who is in you and with you.

As the Bible says, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.” (Isaiah 43:2) 

When times are difficult, you can rejoice that you’re going through them with Him. May you be encouraged today as you sing along with this powerful song by Israel Houghton. 

https://youtu.be/LYvFrH8zSiI

No matter what you’re going through, the joy of the Lord is available every day.

I love and appreciate you. Keep going on with strength and courage!