Nehemiah 5-6, Isaiah 36, Philippians 4
What God said to me – “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice!” Notice that I said to rejoice in Me and not in your circumstances or in your trials. I know how difficult it is to rejoice when you are going through trials and difficulties. You must remember that “I AM” the source of your joy and not your circumstances because your circumstances constantly change. I never change. Even when things are going well and you are happy and enjoying life, your joy can’t be in those things because when they change (and they will), you will lose your joy. When you are walking with Me and bringing everything to Me in prayer and thanksgiving, trusting that “I AM” truly working everything for your good and My glory then My peace will guard your hearts and minds and you can experience joy no matter what is going on around you. You can do whatever is necessary to get through because you know “I AM” with you and strengthening you and helping you. Because “I AM” with you, you can be content wherever you are.