9 Reasons To Smile Because Of God Today
Sometimes in life, we forget to smile. We let the woes of the world overwhelm us to the point that we can no longer find joy in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells us, “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Have we lost our joy in all circumstances? As New Testament Christians, we should be the most joyful people around, because even if the worst things in life happen, we still have God. With God we cannot fail! He will give His faithful followers their eternal reward when their journey is done. Isn’t that the best reason to smile? That is why, we will be looking at 9 reasons to smile because of God today!
God’s Unconditional Love
John 3:16 - ““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
God’s Promise For A Hope In Heaven
2 Corinthians 5:1 - “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”
For God’s Grace And Mercy
Ephesians 2:4-5 - “among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—”
The Beauty Of God’s Creations
Psalm 19:1 - “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”
Seeking God With All Our Heart
Jeremiah 29:13 - “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.”
The Power Of God’s Word
Hebrews 4:12 - “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
God Offering Us A New Life
Matthew 28:19 - “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”
God Being Our True Peace
John 14:27 - “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
The Comfort Of God’s Presence
Hebrews 13:5 - “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Conclusion:
So today, will you stop and smile because of God today? Will you cast aside any of the stresses of life, and choose to see the reasons to be joyful! Even when we aren’t winning in life, as Christians we will still win when we have God on our side! So, let’s all smile because of God today!!!
About the Author: My name is Katie, and I’m a Church of Christ Preacher’s wife in Kentucky. I am also a proud homeschool mom to two brilliant boys. I love to craft, and make and bind my own notebooks. I also make a weekly podcast show called “Just Bible No Fluff",” where I skip all of fluffy extras and hop right into a short yet impactful exegetical study of the scripture. My mission and vision in life is this: “To empower women Spiritually by enhancing their skills in deep Bible study, equipping them to effectively teach the Gospel to others, and guiding them in cultivating Spiritual growth beyond the Church building.”