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Mama is the antithesis of a rolling stone but isn't unfamiliar with rolling (Holy Rolling to be specific). She e-mails me devotions/bible verses/scripture lesson every day. I really like this one:

PUT ON A HAPPY FAITH

Philippians 4:4-13 (NRSV)
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

FINALLY, BELOVED, WHATEVER IS TRUE, WHATEVER IS HONORABLE, WHATEVER IS JUST, WHATEVER IS PURE, WHATEVER IS PLEASING, WHATEVER IS COMMENDABLE, IF THERE IS ANY EXCELLENCE AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT IS WORTHY OF PRAISE, THINK ABOUT THESE THINGS. KEEP ON DOING THE THINGS THAT YOU HAVE LEARNED AND RECEIVED AND HEARD AND SEEN IN ME, AND THE GOD OF PEACE WILL BE WITH YOU.

I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it. Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
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Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 (NRSV)

Prayer: Beloved God, help us to live with joy, knowing that you are our guide and that you live with us all the days of our lives. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
The joy of Christ has nothing to do with situation.