REJOICE even though things may be hard in your marriage right now. Rejoice, even though, work challenges continue to pile up. Rejoice, even though, you haven’t met the love of your life yet. Rejoice, even though, a friend has let you down. Rejoice, even though, someone went after you on social media. Rejoice, even though, your child wont sleep through the night. Rejoice, even though you don’t feel like you can change one more diaper. Rejoice, even though, your kids may be struggling right now. Rejoice, even though you may be facing the uncertainty of a move. Rejoice, even though, you keep giving in to sin and temptation. Rejoice, even though, your facing physical pain or illness. Rejoice, even though, things in your world seem out of control. Rejoice, even though, the headlines are crazy. Faith changes everything! We have a new birth in Christ. We have forgiveness, grace, and a second chance. We have a bright future, the hope of heaven, and an inheritance kept in Heaven for us. We can live with confidence today trusting in God’s power to guide us and protect us.