‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Rejoice always.

Recently I had the joy of star gazing in my backyard. The sky was crystal clear and the stars twinkled brightly, I was overwhelmed as I sat back and enjoyed the quiet painted sky. That following Sunday we sang, “So Will I (100 Billion X)” by Hillsong Worship. The lyrics that got my attention, “every painted sky, a canvas of Your grace.” 

Are you intentional in listening and rejoicing with all five senses? This includes star-gazing with our vision, hearing the stillness of the quiet sky, and touching God through the raising of our arms in worship. We can be intentional with our smell by sitting at God’s feet with fragrant offerings and experience the taste of God’s goodness through the breaking of bread and drinking from His cup. When worshiping with all five senses we can rejoice always, through everyday life. I encourage you to read Genesis 1: 3-19 NIV and be reminded of the creation of light. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for making light that encourages me to rejoice always, through my days and nights. Thank You for the stars so that I can see and experience Your Glory. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen. 

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