Yet, I will rejoice.

                       

Our relationship with God must not be based on what we receive from Him. Our faith must not be based on evidence. Our love for God must be unconditional. Limitless. Unending. Boundless. Infinite. Eternal. Unswerving. Because He loves us more than what we deserve. Real love needs no reason. God's love is so real and true. There are a million reasons why He shouldn't love us. Just take a trip down memory lane and you'll see. But Jesus does not need a reason to love you. You are His child. His Prince and Princess. He doesn't need us but wants us. He's got a palace ready for each one of us up there in heaven. He loves us so much that He wants us to spend eternity with Him there. An eternity without tears, pain, fear, hopelessness and worries common to man. 

How can we shift focus from our problems to Peace? How can we celebrate when we're bankrupt? How can we smile when we are in pain? How can we rejoice in the Lord when we suffer in agony? How can have joy in God  when our hope has been crushed?  

By fixing our eyes on Jesus. By seeing everything through His eyes. You are His child. Will He leave you in your moment of despair? He will fulfil all your needs. He cares for you. You are precious and honoured in His sight, remember? He who dresses up the butterflies in all those beautiful colors, who holds the universe in place, who made everything on earth so beautiful, has engraved you in the palm of His hands. He values you above everything. When you walk in the valley of pain, loneliness, bankruptcy, stress, rejection, depression, just keep in mind, You are not alone! The Almighty God goes ahead of you making all the crooked paths straight. He will hold your hand and lead you out of it. Even the trace of suffering will not be found in you. The joy you are about to experience is inexplicable. With Him you can experience heaven right here on earth. Right in the midst of all your pain.  

For all that you are going through, turn to God. Thank Him. You are going to make it through. Praise Him for what's about to happen. Praise Him for this training period. Rejoice in Him. Sing love songs to Him. Fill your heart with the joy of the Lord. Don't worry about tomorrow. He's got this! This is just gonna make you stronger. Let us say, "Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my savior"