Rejoice in the Lord ALWAYS....and again I say REJOICE!

You wake up in the morning....eyes fluttering to try and focus and then your feet hit the floor. Do you thank the Lord for allowing that moment, or do you dwell upon the day ahead? Many people mourned the deaths of celebrities in the past month, but none more than Michael Jackson. Selling over 750 million albums and winning 13 grammys, Jackson seemed to have it all. Unfortunately his life ended with a dead end; the Neverland Ranch bankrupt and Michael living in a rental.

Worldly joy is seen as things within this world that people take joy in that doesn't last. Taking joy in a human being like Michael, idolized and near worshipped by millions, ended in a dead end just like Michael's life. Now millions are searching for that new "joy" to put their hearts into. I say this because too many people fight hard to obtain joy that never lasts but a short time, where Heavenly joy lasts forever.

Paul stated to Timothy in Philippians chapter 4 to continue encouraging others to retain their joy in the Lord. "Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice!" He continues to tell him to not be anxious over anything, but in EVERYTHING, with prayer and supplication, give your needs to the Lord, who surpasses all comprehension, will bring the peace of God to you.

Focus on the positives no matter how big or small and dwell of them (verses 8-10)!

I challenge all who read this, to find the Heavenly joy in your everyday moments and dwell on them; leaving your worries to God for that will show a faithful heart.

God Bless.....and REJOICE! :)