Bible Verse of The Day – 6-1-21

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV) 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

It was last week sometime and I was sitting out on my deck, reading and contemplating on God’s word. As I was doing that, I heard the words, “are you happy?”.

I thought to myself, what kind of question is that? Am I happy?

I thought, yes I’m very happy!

I love my work. I love the place where we live. I love my family.

I love my relationship with God, His Son and the Holy Spirit working through me.

I love, I love, I love!

Yes, I’m happy. I am very blessed!

Well, after this I didn’t hear any other words. It was just a question, and nothing else followed. It bothered me to some degree because I didn’t know why I heard it.

Then it hit me; I don’t act like I’m happy. I don’t sing like I used to. I don’t smile as much as I used to. I don’t even talk as much as I used to.

Why? What happened?

It’s what happens to us all if we are not careful. We get busy, we get tired, we get quiet, we get comfortable and everything becomes a routine.

Just  a little reminder today.

Let us not forget to rejoice in God and take the time to sit and thank Him for all the good things in our life. To continue to pray without ceasing, even when life is going great and things are moving forward.

It’s so very important to remember to laugh and smile, to talk and share of the good things God has done. And to put on some good music and dance to it unto the Lord.

Don’t forget to spread the joy and happiness God has provided for each one of us when we feel led to do so.

Psalm 150:4 (NKJV) 4 Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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