Always Be Joyful

Always Be Joyful "Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:15-16) Writing during a summer sunrise is cool and clear, and the view from our balcony is beautiful and serene. There is no difficulty being joyful and praying. It is a great moment, but. This month has been a challenge in our world- Racial and financial inequities are troublesome, the pandemic and its variants are still present, and severe weather was rampant last evening. But today is the first day of the rest of our lives, and we need to rejoice in it. Out of adversity comes greatness. Today, hundreds of beautiful people volunteer to help in the cities that lost buildings in tornadoes; more are collecting and distributing food for the victims; many are simply praying for love to prevail and bring joy. In summary, life is not always great, and it is sometimes difficult to "Always be joyful," but we can always "Keep on praying." Bless you, all. Thought for Today: Let's find a way to enjoy life despite the challenges and recognize the challenges that will strengthen us. The Lord will see us through. Prayer for Today: Dear Lord, today we thank you for the joy in our lives and the ability to sustain it in hard times through prayer. Amen