These things I (Jesus) have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer (only Jesus can give us this kind of cheer that enables us to live above our circumstances); I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
I got to the point in my miserable life that I had to choose to let Jesus overcome my world. And, He’s doing it. Praise Jesus!
I want to tell you a huge secret – Just do the following.
I didn’t always praise God and thank Him in all things. In fact, when I first found out that those two things were commands, I hesitated to do them. I guess you could say I was in a mood over them. I was still pretty angry at God, pouty, confused, and upset about a lot of other things so I didn’t feel like thanking and praising Him in all things – It didn’t make sense to my hardhearted heart (a hard heart is always a stumbling block for me).
But then sometime ago (I don’t remember exactly when), I began to thank and praise Him in all things figuring what do I have to lose. I did it grudgingly. Well, my obedience to do it has paid off. I still don’t always feel like doing it, but the precious Holy Spirit reminds to thank and praise Him in all things, and before I know it, there’s a spring in my step and a song in my heart as Jesus lightens my heaviness with His Presence. That’s really what the good news is about. He takes our burdens (those things that give us a heavy heart) and gives us His joy unspeakable. What a heavenly exchange!
Just thought I needed to share that with any of you who struggle to thank and praise Him in all things. Just do it, and keep doing it. I’m telling you, it will give you such a matchless, spiritual breakthrough.
Keep praising and thanking Him in all things. He inhabits them and His reward is His joy. What strength. ☺
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10
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Boy, I just love Jesus. Don’t you?
I did not want to get up this morning. I couldn’t believe how fast the night went by. I was really tired and wanted to sleep a lot more…
But Jesus. I love that. But Jesus. He spoke to my heart and said, “Come on. Let’s go, and I’ll show you the great things I have in store for you today and how I’m working everything, Mark, for your good.” I mean, what are you going to say to such a supernatural offer like the ones He makes us. Incredible.
You can’t buy that kind of encouragement and relationship at any store. It’s not for sale. In fact, it’s free.
Free in Jesus is “free.” It doesn’t cost us anything if we’re willing to follow Him. I just need to keep being willing. That’s it. What a deal. Best deal in the universe. God’s making life more and more fun every day because He takes all my cares on Himself. Hallelujah! Yipee!
God bless,
Mark