
The Bible tells us to ‘Rejoice always’ which implies that God expects us to be joyful even when we’re suffering and in pain.
Said at the wrong time and in the wrong context, I think it’s a cruel request. I’m not going to tell someone who is grieving that they need to be more joyful!
So today, I wanted to look at the what ‘rejoice always’ actually means and then I’ll make some suggestions to help in this area.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thess 5:16 – 18
I really struggled with this verse during the first few years of illness. To rejoice was the last thing I felt like doing.