Today : Today You Can Rejoice
TODAY’S VERSE
“This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 (NIV)
TODAY’S THOUGHT
Have you ever stopped to think that maybe your worry, fear, and sadness is a habit? This was an eye opener for me. The thought was intriguing because I knew that a habit could be broken and a new habit could take its place. So it was very exciting to consider that I could take the habit of worry, fear and sadness and trade it for a habit of happiness. To help me start the day with the habit of “happiness” I would get up and quote today’s verse outloud, “This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” That simple habit would allow me to focus and begin a string of thoughts that would lead to a more joyful outlook on life. It would allow me to energize faith before negative and pessimistic thinking could take root in my morning. How about you? Is happiness the choice that you have made today? If not, it is not too late. Happiness, joy, peace, faith can be yours. God has made us resilient and we can return to joy from painful emotions. This is the day the LORD has made; go ahead rejoice and be glad in it.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, today I choose happiness, joy and faith. Thank you that this is a day that you have made; please help me to rejoice today and be glad in it.
AMEN
TODAY’S AFFIRMATION & MEDITATION
I choose to rejoice
Circumstances and emotions happen. We may not be able to control the circumstances but we can choose our emotions. We can be resilient and bounce back from worry, fear and sorrow. Visualize yourself worrying over a difficult circumstance. Feel the worry. But then bring God into the picture. Visualize God promising you His strength and power to see you through this difficult time. Sense you relief as you realize that you have a choice. You can choose to bounce back and choose to be peaceful and joyful. Allow yourself to experience the transformation. Chose to rejoice in today and be at peace and full of joy.