If we actively pursue God as the priority of our lives, we will have joy and peace of unlimited measure. The more we know God and his word, the more we will know joy. It comes from knowing that we have a lasting hope in Christ. We have the promise that God will never forsake us and will always be with us, even to the end of the age. This promise brings great joy to my heart.
“Let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God’s presence. Let them be filled with Joy.” Psalm 68:3
The Cheerful Christian
Is consistent
Scatters sunshine
Can sing in the dark,
Sees God in every experience,
Makes his troubles teach him a new song.
Takes the lead in discouraging experiences.
Never gives up.
Looks from the temporal to the permanent
Has the best reason for cheerfulness.
Can be thankful for losses.
Rejoices in tribulation.
Has a courage which is contagious
Has a faith that will not shrink
Is not a victim of circumstances.
Thinks of his mercies.
Sees chances for service in his hard experiences.
Counts his blessings.
