PHILIPPIANS 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
You can always find joy in the Lord, regardless of how awful the world around you may be. Even in the midst of difficult situations, God is kind.
You can put your attention on the Eternal God and His kindness rather than the transient issues of life. You can be glad that God blesses you and that Heaven is your permanent residence.
You might never experience much joy if you only express joy when you feel like it and the situation calls for it. And yet a lot of happiness will be lost. Because when you concentrate on and rejoice in the Lord, joy starts to flow outward and strengthen you.
This is how God treats depression. Consider God. Delight in Him and He will give you the mental power you need to continue in success.
HABAKKUK 3:18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
However, I WILL. You can celebrate whenever you choose. Regardless of emotions and situations, you have the option to be joyful.
Your ability to rejoice depends on your will, not on the conditions.
1 THESSALONIANS 5:16 Rejoice evermore.
SAY THIS: I will be rejoiced in the Lord
