Cheer Up!

Christians can be some of the most dour people on the planet.

We claim to be called to serve the God who was the architect of the beauty all around us; yet we act and appear at times as if we have nothing to wake up to.

Here’s the saddest part of the whole thing: It doesn’t have to happen. Times can get tough. But as followers of and believers in Jesus Christ—if we have asked Him into our lives—we have the joy and hope of the Lord of lords and the King of kings in our lives. A joy that can overcome whatever we face. A joy that leads us into all the fullness of our future with Him in eternity.

Let it out! Let the joy out! Let the source of your joy—Jesus Christ—shine through you to the world around you. Let the joy, love, and power of the God of the universe flow through you so that others see a twinkle in your eyes, a smile on your face, and laughter in your voice.

Then they’ll see Him! And He is the one they’ll be attracted to!

His Promises

You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.

Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth!

Worship the LORD with gladness.

Come before him, singing with joy.

Acknowledge that the LORD is God!

He made us, and we are his.

We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving;

go into his courts with praise.

Give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the LORD is good.

His unfailing love continues forever,

and his faithfulness continues to each generation

People should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.