Day 4

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I Rejoice

Joy the chains couldn't shake.

Open

What's stealing your thanks right now?

Scripture

(ESV) Philippians 4:4–13

First, what he lived through —

Five times I received forty stripes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I suffered shipwreck. I have been a night and a day in the deep… in hunger and thirst, in cold and nakedness.

— 2 Corinthians 11

… and still, from prison, he wrote:

4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

4:5

Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;

4:6

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

4:7

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

4:9

What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

4:10

I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.

4:11

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.

4:12

I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.

4:13

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

He had every reason for self-pity. He chose joy instead — not because the road was easy, but because Christ carried him.

Today’s Song

I Rejoice song artwork

I Rejoice

Again I say, rejoice.

Today’s Prayer

“Lord, whatever comes to me today, teach me to rejoice in You — again, and again.”

Today’s Objective

Name the one thing stealing your thanks right now — then thank Him out loud anyway.

A simple habit that changes every part of my life.

The Science of Gratitude

The Science of Gratitude

21 benefits of having a Grateful Heart.

Benefit (4 of 21)
More Joy
Gratitude lifts your mood and deepens lasting happiness.
Why It Helps
Counting blessings trains the mind to notice good that would otherwise slip by, raising your day-to-day joy.
Research Shows
Of several happiness exercises tested, writing and delivering a heartfelt thank-you gave the biggest immediate lift; a daily “three good things” habit raised happiness and eased low mood for up to six months.
Source
Seligman, M. E. P., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress: Empirical validation of interventions. American Psychologist, 60(5), 410–421.

Your Steps Today

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All steps complete — today’s path is finished.

Close the Day

“Again I say, rejoice.”

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