tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post3153511956721125788..comments2024-02-14T01:13:37.420-08:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: "FAN THE FLAME" FRIDAY - RejoiceSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-69719334969574952882013-05-18T21:52:02.796-07:002013-05-18T21:52:02.796-07:00How would you define the word rejoice? Is it diff...How would you define the word rejoice? Is it different than being happy?<br /><br />Happy is all about our feelings. Rejoice is a feeling that supersedes circumstances. Actually, it is more than feeling - it is a choice. And it is long-lasting.<br /><br />What does it mean to rejoice in the Lord?<br /><br />It means to have a heavenly perspective. We can rejoice because we are saved, and because of that we know that: 1) All things work together for good, 2) Our troubles are only temporary, and 3) We have a wonderful eternity ahead of us in the Presence of our Loving God!<br /><br />How can we rejoice in the middle of suffering, trials, and pain? (And why do you think it matters?)<br /><br />As I said before, if we focus on God, we will find the strength to rise above our circumstances. We can rejoice that we never face anything alone. I think it matters because it's what we are called to do as ambassadors of Jesus, and I think it strikes a major blow to the nefarious purposes of the enemy to steal, kill, and destroy.<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-19482886738183478452013-05-04T18:58:59.941-07:002013-05-04T18:58:59.941-07:00rejoice....hmmm. I think it comes with trusting. I...rejoice....hmmm. I think it comes with trusting. If I trust Him in the bad and of course the not so bad....I'll rejoice b/c I trust. Does that make sense? Take gentle care.....Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-84663337303418729552013-05-04T09:19:24.149-07:002013-05-04T09:19:24.149-07:00I find it easy to praise in hard times because how...I find it easy to praise in hard times because how could I ever face the difficult without Jesus my Savior. Without the companionship of the Holy Spirit. Without the knowledge of the a Heavenly Father who loves me.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577919062812348914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-91655890417209539642013-05-04T08:10:25.270-07:002013-05-04T08:10:25.270-07:00Hi Sharon,
We have been discussing this at church...Hi Sharon,<br /><br />We have been discussing this at church this week. I was about to type a comment and I read the one from Janet above, guess that says it all for me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205365191840035777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-73695936485930457002013-05-03T16:32:57.783-07:002013-05-03T16:32:57.783-07:00You know that is what I believe - in spite of ever...You know that is what I believe - in spite of everything - God wants us to believe through things and rejoice for what is coming! sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-20707332719905211102013-05-03T14:43:15.782-07:002013-05-03T14:43:15.782-07:00Rejoicing to me means to praise Jesus, no matter h...Rejoicing to me means to praise Jesus, no matter how bad things are, because I have a home in heaven!! Love you!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033740281938902622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-45544685885459892812013-05-03T07:44:40.007-07:002013-05-03T07:44:40.007-07:00I have been reading Ann Voskamp's book, One Th...I have been reading Ann Voskamp's book, One Thousand Gifts, and pondering what she shares about being grateful for all moments and how giving thanks results in letting go of fear and moving into a place of trust. <br /><br />Rejoicing takes the focus of of me and unto Jesus! Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089685282700680525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-36748019710207127142013-05-03T04:36:09.612-07:002013-05-03T04:36:09.612-07:00Drink from the Jesus well, the joy will overflow.Drink from the Jesus well, the joy will overflow.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.com