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Every day, God does it.
The Lord causes the sun to rise and set, the earth to rotate on its axis, and gives us breath in our lungs. A song of thanksgiving, celebrating victory that only God can accomplish, His work makes the way for us.
And we take it for granted.
We assume the sun will rise, the earth will rotate, and we will breathe. But every day, God does His work, and life continues. Today, this very day, God did it. Not yesterday or some day in the future, the Lord did it today.
Look around you, and take a moment to see God’s immediate work. We see it in the rays of sunshine and the twinkling stars. Any life you see moving around you, they move because of the Lord’s work. Electricity flows because the Almighty deems it so. Life itself, in all its forms, happens because of the Creator’s work.
We have many reasons to praise God.
And we have many reasons to rejoice.
Our joyous response doesn’t come from the day’s difficulties or victories, but in a singular truth: God’s working. We choose joy, even if we don’t fully understand. The Lord’s thoughts don’t match ours, and we won’t have all the answers on earth. But we can still choose to practice gratitude and celebrate God’s faithfulness.
On ordinary days, we can find reasons to rejoice.
On hard days, we can find reasons to rejoice.
God works, no matter what kind of day we have.
Today, rejoice in the victories that God has done for you, as well as in what will come. The Lord’s plan continues to unfold, whether we understand it or not. Each day draws us closer to eternal glory, and when the Lord calls us home, it will be our ultimate victory.
Take time to thank the Lord for one thing, then another. As you focus your eyes on the Savior, ask Him to change your heart. Seek divine insight into your struggles, and allow God space to work. Know, the Lord does work all things to the good for those who believe and trust in Him. And remember, the Creator never stops working.
God did it today. He gave us life. As we move through our days, look for the Lord’s work and join Him in it. Rejoice in His presence, trust in His will, and live in His joy.
Journal Questions:
Where do you see God working around you?
In what area do you not understand God’s work?
Declare today as God’s gift.
Application:
Choose joy deliberately.
