I am the type of person whose default attitude is one of joy. Not that I do not have problems in my life but I chose to work through those problems remembering God has my future. I can rejoice even in my problems because “the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations (Ps. 100: 5).”
This month holds for some celebrations and for others sorrows. We celebrate with all the mothers on Mother’s Day and, on Memorial Day, we remember all the service men and women who are no longer with us. Often times in life we experience both celebration and sadness on the same day. It is hard to find the joy of rejoicing when sorrow seems to knock us to the ground.
Remembering how good our God is, remembering God’s love endures forever, and remembering God’s faithfulness can turn our hearts back to joy.
May 31st is considered National smile day so let’s practice our smile with hearts filled with thanksgiving and praise to God. Brighten your corner of the world with a smile on your face and joy in your step for God is good and always will be.
Ray Ortlund once said, “The best adornment, the greatest beauty, in any church is a Spirit of praise to God.” Let each of us adorn ourselves with praise to God in all circumstances for we are God’s church. Amen
With Great Joy,
Pastor Linda
Pastor Linda’s Cell Phone: 585 330-0618
Pastor Linda’s Office e-mail: pastorlinda11@gmail.com