All of us have the ups and downs in life.

So we have joyful moments and sad moments.

But we should be joyful with the Lord always, as emphasized by apostle Paul.

Paul was put in jail, caned. We expect him to be discouraged, distress but he rejoices in the lot singing praises.

Philippians was written in rome. It was caught the book of joy. Everything is a joy. Rejoice in every aspect of life.

 

Seven verses for lessons regarding rejoicing in the Lord (how to be joyful)

1. Focus on Jesus instead of ourselves.

Philippians 3.8

Paul gives value to life

We know Jesus more personally when we face problems. Do not know Jesus is A healer until we fall sick.

 

2. Look towards the future and not the past.

Forget what is past. Both successes and failures.

Phineas will make us discouraged / sad.

We cannot change what happened in the past.

Philippians 3.13

Suffering is the joy in disguise.

 

3. Look at people with positive

Philippians 3.17

Look at people with strong faith and it will encourage us further.

 

4. Look at the good points, not the mistakes of people.

Philippians 4.2 to 3. Look for the potential.

Let God help us to be joyful by focusing on the good points of people.

 

5. Learn how to give out problems to God

Philippians 4.6

We shoot solve the problems but some problems cannot be solved. We should leave them with God

Pass them to jesus, and there is no need for us to worry about it anymore

 

6. Be positive

Philippians 4.8

Learn to be optimistic.

Read the Bible especially Psalms

 

7. Be satisfied with what we have and appreciate.

Philippians 4.11

Do not compare with others.

Rejoice in what we have and God will take care of the future for us.