Joyful

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Always is always! How do we be joyful in all circumstances? By cultivating an attitude of gratitude. Praise and thanksgiving keep us joyful! Joy is a fruit of the spirit. Joy is resident within, let it out!

On Monday as I returned from the shower I crinked my back and it resisted all attempts to repair. Finally I had enough and said, “tomorrow I will walk in the healing my God has given me”. I praised the Lord for His healing. Yesterday I got up, and went out to a shop to have my phone case replaced and a new screen protector put in place. I am now a customer of a lovely Nepali man who is very grateful I came. Before going out I asked the HolySpirit  to clothe me with Himself. While out I also downloaded some songs I want to play on my ukelele. They are worship songs. I went to my Nepali printer and had him print them off. I explained I was learning to play an instrument. He gave me a quizzical smile.

Today I think I will download some more songs and have them printed. Then I will walk to the pool for a swim. It takes about half an hour to walk there and the people I meet along the way are amazing. As I walk I pray in the Spirit. I am painting the town red. The blood of Christ cleanses all. Amen!