Rejoice!

"This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad." Psalm 118:24

Some days we have a bit of unexpected news... sometimes good... sometimes bad. It is all about what you do with that news that counts. Sometimes those closest to our own hearts cause us the most pain, and just sometimes... we don't know why.

Other times, of course, we do know why but again it's how we react to that news that counts. Emotionally, spiritually, physically these are all types of reactions that we might have to a bit of news. Sometimes just one, sometimes, if we're blessed, we will experience all three reactions.

It's not often that someone in this life surprises us, usually it's just life surprising us- and not always in the way we would like. I received an early birthday present yesterday, several in fact now that I think about it. Some of my reactions were definitely emotional. Being moved to tears is a common occurence for me, a simple thought or figurative gesture does mean a lot. Spiritually I reacted by appreciating the moment that I was in and savoring the thought that was behind the action. Not too many people can see you react spiritually, watch for those who can and cherish them, they're your truest friends....

And finally I had a rather odd physical reaction to the last surprise I'm thinking of, I was struck speechless... and when I think about that surprise yesterday I still am speechless. It rather feels like a miracle of biblical proportions, especially as the Bible verse that our minister of music preached on yesterday was ""Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I can talk and frequently I speak very quickly, sometimes without thinking things through as thoroughly as I should. My friends would also tell you that my greatest struggle in this life is to keep control of my mouth. That is why this last occurence is like a miracle of biblical proportions for me, rather like when God parted the Red Sea for Moses. This time though He closed the sea of my mouth... I truly must think to express my thoughts now.

However the good news is that I can still type!

Thank God! So today I rejoice in the miracles of life that are mine and meant for me alone, although some would argue that my having to think before I speak would be a miracle for all...

Let's all be glad for today, the only day we have, REJOICE!

The Bible verse above can be found at the link below~

http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/psalms/psalm118.htm