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Some days feel more like “grit your teeth and get through it” than “rejoice and be glad,” yet Psalm 118:24 anchors us in a deeper truth: God handcrafted this day—yes, even the messy, painful, overwhelming ones. When joy feels out of reach, His sovereignty, His goodness, and His nearness remind us that rejoicing isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about trusting the One who made the day and fills it with quiet blessings we often miss when we’re rushing, worrying, or hurting.

Highlights

• Psalm 118:24 calls us to rejoice because God made the day, not because the day itself is easy.

• Joy can feel elusive in seasons of pain, fear, or exhaustion—but God sees and understands your struggle.

• God’s sovereignty means nothing in your day is wasted; everything He allows is woven with purpose.

• Blessings often sit in small, overlooked moments—noticed only when we slow down and stay present with Him.

• Rejoicing becomes possible when we remember God’s goodness, even when circumstances don’t feel good.

• Starting the day with truth (“This is the day the Lord has made…”) reorients your heart toward hope.

• Joy isn’t the absence of hardship; it’s the presence of God in the middle of it.

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Enjoying Moments When You Don’t Feel Joyful

By Keri Eichberger

Bible Reading:
This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24)

I have a confession. I was once known to secretly roll my eyes at a Bible verse that you probably know well. But you know what makes this easier to admit? The truth is that likely many of you have struggled with this scripture too. Psalm 118:24 proclaims, This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Well, let’s be honest. There are loads of days we don’t feel a lot like rejoicing. There are many moments we don’t seem to have much to be glad about. Personally, I have been dealing with debilitating pain for the entire past year. I feel insufficient to fight through the next few demanding months. And I have lots of fear concerning another major surgery on the horizon. The bottom line is, I’ve been digging deep to find joy each and every day. 

Is there something going on around or inside of you that is keeping you from feeling joyful on this day or lately? You may not necessarily be in a season where joy is hard to find. Maybe you are feeling full of reasons

When we understand God's plan, we can't help but love Him.

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