1 Chronicles 16: 11
October 18, 2023
SAINTS ISAAC JOGUES, JOHN DE BREBEUF AND COMPANIONS MARTYRS – 19th OCTOBER
October 19, 2023
THE 18th OF OCTOBER
TO REJOICE IN THE LORD IS A CHOICE
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be on the vines; the labor of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no food; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! – Habakkuk 3:17-18
Most of us cannot truly relate to what Habakkuk wrote in the above verses. Translated into today’s language this might be said: even if I lose my job and there will not be many jobs available, the economy fails, the stock market collapses, calamities destroy the crops, the price of food, oil and inflation goes through the roof, I will continue to choose to rejoice in the Lord.
We choose how we respond to what happens to us. We cannot control lives circumstances, but we can control the way we respond to them. When we realize how loving, merciful and compassionate God is, we can trust that He will take care of us no matter what happens with the economy or what other people do. It takes desire and determination to keep the right attitude, but we can do it, because the Bible says we can, and God’s Word never lies. The Holy Spirit is always ready to help those of us who call on Him, to strengthen and help us rejoice.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Heavenly Father, You are so loving and merciful, and even if the whole world falls apart around me, I will not fear. Please help me never forget that You will see me through every hardship, like You always have. You never change, You always remain the same. I am so blessed to know that You are Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides and You never leave me or forsake me. Please help me to trust You no matter what, to be able to praise You even when things are hard and to be able to rejoice in You at all times, thinking of what Jesus has prepared for me in heaven for all eternity. In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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