Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! (Philippians 4:4/NLT)

What a wonderful world we live in. Today I am believing and doing my best to embrace my finite-self with deep joy and service to others because I live in resurrection-truth.

Resurrection-truth produces not only the Big Resurrection I look forward to, but little ones along the way as a result of my learning and applying God’s wonderful principles, and then sharing that knowledge with others.

I have looked at my own seven reasons to rejoice as a Christian, although there are so many more.

Redemption

Reconciliation

Rededication

Renewal

Restoration

Rekindling

Revival

To “Re” anything is to do over. It is a rebirth, leaving the old and entering the new with all of its wonder and awe.

I live in the shadow of Christ’s beautiful, awesome and quick return.

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. (I John 4:18/ESV)

Knowing God’s love personally is foundational for one’s journey on earth. I must allow God to mine the depths of my heart and mind for He can do it in perfect Love and compassion, returning grace upon grace.

I am learning that God has given us His common sense, an ability to focus on the heart’s intent though imperfect in delivery, and offer grace upon grace to others.

A renewal can begin and grow me more like Christ when I chose mercy over judgment. It seems like empathy grows as well in this environment.

Resurrection-truth moves me through this life with God’s grace upon grace into eternity.

I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. (Revelation 21:2/NIV)

Amazing!