PHILIPPIANS 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. "Rejoice" means "to demonstrate joy." It is an active word. More than something you feel, rejoicing is something you do. Nat King Cole sang about rejoicing. Smile though your heart is aching Smile even though it's breaking When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by If you smile through your fear and sorrow Smile and maybe tomorrow You'll see the sun come shining through for you Light up your face with gladness Hide ev'ry trace of sadness Although a tear may be ever so near That's the time you must keep on trying Smile, what's the use of crying You'll find that life is still worthwhile If you just smile He was mostly right. What he didn't mention (but Paul did) is that we can rejoice IN THE LORD . Circumstances change, emotions fluctuate, relationships struggle but Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. Sometimes we struggle to
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