Praise!
My dear beloved Youth in Christ,

'This is the day the LORD has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it.'
— Psalm 118:24

There are days when the last thing we want to do is rejoice. Our mood is down, our situation is out of hand, and our sorrow or guilt is overwhelming. We can relate to the writers of the psalms who often felt this way. But no matter how low the psalmists felt, they were always honest with God. And as they talked to God, their prayers ended in praise.

When you don't feel like rejoicing, tell God how you truly feel. You will find that God will give you a reason to rejoice. God has given you this day to live and to serve him—be glad!

O God, make me realize that my running after the world in search of happiness is futile. Fill my soul with love, peace and joy.
Jesus loves you!
a. p. george achan.          
            
       (Tyndale)