How was your attitude today? I have to admit, mine was less than great! I found myself frustrated, annoyed and irritable. And mostly the target of those emotions was...me! I was frustrated that I wasn't able to accomplish all that I set out to, annoyed at my forgetfulness and lack of organization in some areas, and irritated at my impatience with myself, as well as with others.
At the end of the day I have to stop and ask myself...how much time today did I spend rejoicing? And then our verse hits me smack dab in the middle of my face saying, "the goals is....ALWAYS!" Even when I'm not verbally stating my joy or my cause for being joy-filled, I should be exhibiting an attitude of joy, an attitude of contentment, an attitude that reflects my knowledge that I am loved by the King, esteemed as a friend by His Son, and empowered by His Spirit living within me.
At the end of the day, I have to say I didn't do that well today --- and I have to apologize to God the Spirit for not allowing Him to reign over me, to overpower my human emotions of frustration, annoyance and irritability, with His supernatural gifts of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
At the end of the day, I pray that when I wake in the morning the first words off of my lips will be words of joy --- words conveying to my Lord the thrill that He brings to me with the first ray of His beautiful sunlight; words that express my wonder of a new day of life that He has seen fit to give me; words that turn back to Him my amazement at the gifts that He has given to me in the form of a wonderful husband, beautiful children and grandchildren, a God-fearing, loving Mother, and family and friends who surround me with love.
At the end of the day - I am rejoicing. Thank You Lord for your grace and mercy that allows me to close today with joy, and to start again tomorrow in Your amazing, cause-for-rejoicing, inexplicable, love for me.
At the end of the day I have to stop and ask myself...how much time today did I spend rejoicing? And then our verse hits me smack dab in the middle of my face saying, "the goals is....ALWAYS!" Even when I'm not verbally stating my joy or my cause for being joy-filled, I should be exhibiting an attitude of joy, an attitude of contentment, an attitude that reflects my knowledge that I am loved by the King, esteemed as a friend by His Son, and empowered by His Spirit living within me.
At the end of the day, I have to say I didn't do that well today --- and I have to apologize to God the Spirit for not allowing Him to reign over me, to overpower my human emotions of frustration, annoyance and irritability, with His supernatural gifts of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
At the end of the day, I pray that when I wake in the morning the first words off of my lips will be words of joy --- words conveying to my Lord the thrill that He brings to me with the first ray of His beautiful sunlight; words that express my wonder of a new day of life that He has seen fit to give me; words that turn back to Him my amazement at the gifts that He has given to me in the form of a wonderful husband, beautiful children and grandchildren, a God-fearing, loving Mother, and family and friends who surround me with love.
At the end of the day - I am rejoicing. Thank You Lord for your grace and mercy that allows me to close today with joy, and to start again tomorrow in Your amazing, cause-for-rejoicing, inexplicable, love for me.
Hymn of Joy - Henry Van Dyke
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee,
Praising Thee their sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Centre of unbroken praise:
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Blooming meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain,
Call us to rejoice in Thee.
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee,
Praising Thee their sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Centre of unbroken praise:
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Blooming meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain,
Call us to rejoice in Thee.
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Each day I purposely remind myself to rejoice and give God all the glory. A wonderful life He has provided me with. I taken for granted the love of my sisters. The three of us returned last night from Houston, visiting my son and his family. We three had a great time together. I pray that I won't let a day go by that I don't praise and glorify God's greatness. I rejoice in the love he has given me and I know He has good things planned for me each day. Each day is a wonderful day in God's Glory.
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