Most of us find it easy to rejoice when things are going well. But as I'm studying this verse this morning I'm reminded rejoicing isn't about our personal victories in life, its about a spirit subjective to the joy God freely offers, always.

So this word "rejoice" ...

The 're' means ... do it again.

The 'joice' means ... joy.

I believe God gave us this verse because He knew finding joy would always be a battle for us. But each day we gotta "do it again…" get in His presence to find our joy, find our happy place, & find our way to un-numb our hearts towards His goodness.

This lasting joy ... it's what He offers and wow, I want that.”