I have sent this Bible verse before in Karen's Korners but it is a good reminder!

"Always be full of joy
in the Lord;
I say it again, rejoice!"

~ Philippians 4:4 LAB

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Bible Commentary: "It seems strange that a man in prison would be telling a church to be joyful. But Paull's attitude serves to teach us an important lesson--our inner attitudes do not have to reflect our outward circumstances. Paul was full of joy because he knew that no matter what happened to him, Jesus Christ was with him. Several times in this letter, Paul urges the Philippians to be joyful, probably because they needed to hear this. It's easy to get discouraged about unpleasant circumstances or to take unimportant events too seriously. If we haven't been joyful lately, we may not be looking at life from the right perspective.

"Ultimately joy comes from Christ dwelling within us. At Christ's Second Coming, we will fully realize that ultimate joy, because He who dwells within us will fulfill His final purpose for us."

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Thank You, God,
that JOY is not a feeling.
It is a fact.
I have joy whether I feel like it, 
act like it,
or not!
Thank you for Your gift of joy!.