THE JOY OF  THE  LORD  IS  YOUR  STRENGTH  

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.{Philippians 4:8}

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit”. (Romans 15:13).

“Blessed be the Lord , Because He has heard the voice of my supplications! The Lord  is  my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him. The Lord  is their strength, And He is the saving refuge of His anointed”. (Psalms 28:6‭-‬8).

Having an Attitude of Gratitude
+Being grateful is a step beyond being thankful.
GRATEFUL: Appreciation and value shown to others and for the things we have received from them.
+In a practical sense someone gives you a gift and you said thank you. This is being thankful, but if the person who gives the gift, gets no appreciation and the gift that was received was abused or misappropriated, that is being ungrateful.
Matthew 7:6
…neither cast all of you your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and return and rend you.
+Too often we are taken for granted, or we may take others for granted.
+Be careful of those who have an attitude of entitlement.
+Every Good thing should be received with gratitude.
+Always give with wisdom and discernment to avoid casting your pearls before swine.
•Continue to let the WORD of God be the standard for your life. Always LOVING others like Christ Jesus loves us while keeping our faith, trust and confidence in Him.
•BLESSED you are and BLESSED you will always be and to God be all the GLORY. Amen!