JOYFUL MOOD

 Has It Affected Your Joyful Mood? 

“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” Romans 5:3–5 (KJV)

Maintaining a consistent atmosphere of joy is possible in the Kingdom of God. What makes it possible is the love of God deposited in us by the Holy Spirit. Remember that Jesus Christ didn’t promise a cozy and rosy Christianity without challenges. No wonder He said a servant is not greater than his master; therefore, if He was persecuted, we will also go through it (John 15:20). What He promised is the reward we will receive when we go through it faithfully till the end (Revelation 3:12). Beloved, meditate on the opening scripture, and gain a heart of wisdom. You will notice that God has a good reason for the challenges or tribulations we go through as His children. The good reason is to make us patient, experienced, hopeful, and bold without shame. Beloved, let the benefits of challenges or tribulations rekindle your love for God, and never allow the challenges to affect your joyful mood. Anyone who keeps praising God, even in the midst of challenges, is unlikely to allow their mood to be tilted toward sadness and bitterness. Therefore, praise Him and rejoice in Him at all times (Philippians 4:4). Be like the psalmist, and speak to your soul to lighten up any time sadness wants to creep in (Psalm 42:5). Feed yourself with things that will create joy in you, such as the Word of God, books and videos, and keeping company with people who talk about faith and inspire others. Before long, your challenges will give way to your reward and promotion. Hallelujah! Glory to God!

Prayer Point: My loving and holy Father, thank you for the challenges I’m going through. Please lead me to feed on the aspect of your Word that will give me hope, stir up faith in me, create joy in me, surround me with things that are inspiring, and help me to fellowship with people who are motivating in order to triumph over my challenges and keep rejoicing in you, in Jesus’ name. Amen!

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