"Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice." Philippians 4:4
When my heart is anxious…
… I will rejoice because the peace of God will keep my heart and mind.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
When I feel weary and discouraged…
… I will rejoice because through Jesus I can find rest.
(Matthew 11:28)
When the world comes against me…
… I will rejoice because He will fight for me.
(Exodus 14:14)
When I am weak in spirit…
… I will rejoice because He is my strength and shield.
(Psalm28:7)
When I am dirty with sin and shame…
… I will rejoice because He has cleansed and purged my sin.
(Psalm 51:7)
When I feel like my sin and struggle is too great for God's love…
… I will rejoice because nothing, absolutely nothing, can separate me from His love.
(Romans 8:38-39)
When I don't know what to do…
… I will rejoice because God gives wisdom liberally.
(James 1:5)
When I feel worthless…
… I will rejoice because in God's eyes I am more valuable than many sparrows and He cares even for them.
(Matthew 10:31)
When I feel lacking and needy…
… I will rejoice because He is the good shepherd and provides for all my needs.
(Psalm 23:1)
When I feel like God has forsaken me…
… I will rejoice because God promises to never leave or forsake me.
(Hebrews 13:5)
When my friends forsake me…
… I will rejoice because Jesus still calls me friend.
(John 15:15)
When I reflect on the day with sorrow for my sin…
… I will rejoice because His mercies are new every morning.
(Lamentations 3:22-23)
When I fear the unknown events of the future…
… I will rejoice because God knows my future and His plans are good.
(Jeremiah 29:11)
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