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Philippians 4:4-7
NKJV
Rejoice in the Lord
always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all
men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything
by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known
to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will
guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
NLT
Always
be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you
are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry
about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and
thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which
exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds
as you live in Christ Jesus.
It can at times be hard to think
about rejoicing. Our circumstances can
seem overwhelming. It may look like the devil is winning. It may look like the
cancer is in control; that your life is in chaos; that your family is falling
apart; all kinds of things happen in this life. Shucks, a whole book of the
bible is called Lamentations; the laments of the Israelites. You may just feel
like you want to give up, crawl in a hole and die.
But God…is still on the throne
and He still loves you and me. When we walked through Felicia’s cancer
diagnosis God really spoke to me about rejoicing and staying faithful. Was it hard…for sure! But as I write this, I am
a little broken hearted with some friends of ours. They are going though it
right now and can use all the prayers you can lift up. Be encouraged, God is
still God. Read the verses below, these are a few that my Bride and walked
through her cancer with.
Philippians
4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
John 16:33
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you [f]will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Psalm 121
I
lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My
help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not
let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed,
he who watches over
Psalm
103:11-12
For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; As
far as the east is from the west, So far has He
removed our transgressions from us.
2 Samuel 7:28
“And now, O Lord God, You are God, and Your words are true, and You
have promised this goodness to Your servant.
Psalm 9:1-2
I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will
tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You;
I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.
Psalm 4:3-4
But know that the Lord has [c]set
apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him. Be
angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.
Selah
Hebrews 12:1-3
“Therefore, since we are
surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that
hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our
eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the
cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of
God. Consider him who endured such opposition
from the sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
2 Chronicles 16:9
"For the eyes of the Lord
move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose
heart is completely His."
Psalm 119:49-50
Remember the word to Your
servant, Upon which You have caused me to hope. This is my comfort in my
affliction, For Your word has given me life.
Psalm 126:2-3
Our mouths were filled with
laughter, our tongues with the songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for
them”. The Lord has done great things
for us, and we are filled with joy.
Rejoice, again I say Rejoice,
cej
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