This is the day the Lord has made; We will REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT.” ( Psalms 118 : 24 NKJV).

” Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; REJOICING IN HOPE, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;  distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.  REJOICE WITH THOSE WHO REJOICE, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.” (Romans 12: 10-16 NKJV).

” REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. AGAIN I WILL SAY, REJOICE! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” ( PHILIPPIANS 4:4 -7 NKJV).

Matthew Henry said, “What think we of Christ? Is He altogether glorious in our eyes and precious to our hearts? May Christ be our joy, our confidence, our all.”

A quote from William Arthur Ward, “Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes solutions; knows about difficulties but believes they can be overcome; sees the negatives, but accentuates the positives; is exposed to the worst but expects the best; has reason to complain, but chooses to smile.”

Life gets in way sometimes everything doesn’t go as planned, and we have to struggle to find joy. Let go of anxiety and know that worrying doesn’t help anything. Be thankful for all things in our lives. Prayer does change things; so let’s start our day in prayer.

Father God, Thank You for the joy of the day. Your love energizes and empower us to smile and enjoy the day. In JESUS Name we pray. Amen. And encouraging word ,and prayer from my Pastor ,brother, and friend, DAVID FRIEND.

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,  To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen. “[ Jude 1: 24-25 NKJV].