Rejoice in the Lord!
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4. (NIV)
Some people haven't understood the power of a joyful spirit; otherwise, they'll always let the joy of the Lord that's in their spirit gain the mastery.
Christianity is not a life of gloom and sadness; it's a call to the triumphant, joyous and blissful life in Christ. You're called to live joyfully in Christ every day. Perhaps you haven't realized it, but it's your responsibility to keep the joy of the Spirit bubbling in your life. Whenever something tries to bother or depress you, don't submit to it. Rather, consciously subdue it with the joy of the Lord from within your spirit by laughing your way to victory. As Pastor M.V Thomas always says," Smile! Never stop Smiling!" Smile an expression of joy and laughter, the Bible says, refreshes you like medicine: 'A merry heart doeth good like medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones' (Proverbs 17:22).
The joy of the Lord in your spirit removes heaviness and gloom from you such that you're always exuberant with praise to the Lord and excited about life in Christ. Satan and the cohorts of darkness can't stand an atmosphere of joy, love and gladness! Therefore maintain a joyful atmosphere in your home and all around you at all times, irrespective of how you feel! Remember, the joy of the Lord is your strength, so even in the face of challenges you can rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, knowing that your victory is assured.
Confession:
I'm a victor in Christ Jesus. Fear, heaviness and sadness have no place in me, for my faith in God and in His eternal Word is the victory that overcomes the world! I refuse to be discouraged because greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world!
Memory verse;
And provide for those who grieve in Zion to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. Isaiah 61:3. (NIV)
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