May 3, 2014

To rejoice or to have joy is not contingent upon what happens around you.  It is not determined by what or what doesn’t happen to you. Your joy is a gift from the Holy Spirit, Gal. 5:22; and as long as you remain in the Spirit, you have joy. The Spirit will see that it is imparted to you at all times. This joy can not be overshadowed by pain, sorrow, suffering, trails, trouble, negative words, hurt and disappointments. This joy is built into the foundation of your Christian faith. It can not be stopped nor hindered by the things of this world. This joy is a divine joy that stays with you when you are in the thick of the battle; it allows you to give thanks in all things; it allows you to bless the Lord at all times, to let His praise continually be in your mouth.