Rejoice!

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We are not responsible for the circumstances we are in, but we are responsible for the way we allow those circumstances to affect us; we can either allow them to get on top of us or we can allow them to transform us into what God wants us to be.

Oswald Chambers

I love this thought. We always have choices. We can react to difficult circumstances with anger and bitterness, or we can choose to turn to God and to rejoice in our circumstances. We can rejoice because can give us wisdom to help us through the difficulties and to assist others through similar troubles.

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Jesus Christ.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18

Thank you Lord, for your love and wisdom in all circumstances. Help us to see the positive and not dwell on the difficulties. Teach us how to help others through their hard times.

Published by nancyhamiltonsturm

After raising a family and then teaching for over 20 years, I retired from full-time work. Now I spend time with family, tap dance, take long walks in nature, read, and write. I have published two stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul books and over a dozen devotions. My current goal is to publish a book of meditations over the gospels and to share my devotional writing on my blog. I hope you enjoy and are inspired.

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