16-18Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.
I always think of Snoopy's Happy Dance when I read this passage. It is an image I have held for over 30 years and it still brings a smile to my face when I think of it.
From URD meditation: What we know is that we must keep praying, keep seeking the alignment of our spirits with the Holy Spirit that results in forming lives of holiness and faithfulness. ... These practices position us to receive the blessing of wholeness: an integration of spirit, soul, and body. Thus we become complete, sound, and holy.
Upper Room, Disciplines 2011 (Kindle Locations 4595-4597, and 4603-4604). Unknown. Kindle Edition.
In light of the news we received yesterday that the recovery and restoration of the basement was not covered by our insurance, it is a timely Scripture. My nature is to wallow in the "woe is me" mindset. But God calls us to trust Him, that He will be with us in whatever the world delivers, and He will meet our needs, whatever they may be.
I don't believe that God will necessarily rain money from heaven (although He is capable of doing this, it is not generally how he chooses to act.). But I do believe that God will help us find a way through this both financially and emotionally.
As I was in my prayer time, I asked God to make His presence known to me, and to release from me all the barriers I put up to keep Him out. I had a sense of dancing with God: ballroom, ballet and and then an old fashion hoe down. I laughed at God's sense of humor. I felt joy in knowing God is with me whatever my circumstances may be.
I thank God for this season of Advent as we prepare to receive God's Son once more. Amen.
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