I Rejoice by Choice
by Pastor Ronnie Roy
Ecclesiasties 12:1 says, Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when shalt say, I have no pleasure in them. I rejoice by choice becasuse I made some good decisions when I was a teenager. When I was 16 years old I found a life that was better than the creek parties, this life consisted of no alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs.
We all have problems but with Christ's strength I am able to rejoice through mine, because of Christ I can think myself happy, Philippians 4:4, Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Philippians 4:11 says, Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Philippians 4:8, Finally, brethern, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Don't go through life with excuses or a crutch, for why you do this or that. Be responsible for your own deeds, don't blame someone else for your actions. Live for God and when you look in the mirror in the morning your won't be ashamed of the things you did the night before.