Psalms 118:24- REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT!!!

(photo credit Frieda Hudson)

"This is a day the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Another that comes to mind is:
Psalm 31:7 I will rejoice and be glad in Your lovingkindness, Because You have seen my affliction; You have known the troubles of my soul.
In all the events of our lives that hurt, make us sad, things we don't understand, there is comfort in scripture.
When it appears that we try our hardest to do what is right and do not feel that anyone understands or is even listening, God already knows. Let that in itself be a comfort.
Even when the day appears to be a bad one, remember Psalms 118:24 and be glad in it. Even a bad day is "a day" and should be in some way, even a small one, celebrated.
Don't take "vengeance" into your own hands. Romans tells us that...and I do not believe the verses to mean that God is a "vengeful" God. The verses REMIND US to allow GOD'S WILL will be done.
Romans 12:14-21
14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

These scriptures are difficult to implement in times of trial. The paradox for human beings is that these are the exact scriptures that we need to implement in times of trial! I'm sure God feels hurt for us, as His children, and perhaps a bit of frustration that we don't release our pain to HIM and allow HIS plan to unfold. The "southernism" for that is called "beating a dead horse." When you have done all you can and something still isn't turning out the way YOU would like, I think it would be time to check the scriptures in Romans listed above and just let go. Hard as that may be, LET GO...and LET GOD.
In closing, a friend of mine sent this to me and we were discussing it earlier. I found it appropriate to this post as well...and loved it. It came from www.godsminute.com:

DIRECTIONS TO OUR FATHER'S HOUSE:
Make a Right onto Believeth Blvd. Keep straight and go through
the Green Light, which is Jesus Christ. There, you must turn onto
the Bridge of Faith, which is over troubled water.
Now when you get off the bridge, make a Right turn and Keep
Straight. You are on the King's Highway - Heaven-bound.
Keep going for three miles: One for the Father, One for the Son,
and One for the Holy Spirit.
Then take the Grace Blvd exit. From there, make a Right turn
on Gospel Lane. Keep Straight and then make another Right on
Prayer Road. As you go on your way, Yield Not to the traffic on
Temptation Ave. Also, avoid SIN STREET because it is a DEAD
END. Pass up Envy Drive, and Hate Avenue. Also, pass
Hypocrisy Street, Gossiping Lane, and Backbiting Blvd.
However, you will have to go down Long-suffering Lane,
Persecution Blvd. and Trials and Tribulations Ave, but that's all
right, because VICTORY Street is straight ahead!
( Author Unknown )

Most importantly, pray for strength, wisdom and guidance.
Phillipians 4:13 tells us: "I can do ALL THINGS in Christ, which strengthens me."
Reading the Bible is one thing, quoting the Bible is yet another. BELIEVING what God's word tell us is ultimately what will see us through.
Blessings and peace to you all,
Annie

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