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This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice, and be glad in it.
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Psalm 118, 24, Dear Heavenly Father, today I rise with gratitude, your loving kindness,
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wisdom, and abundant grace have filled me with the excitement to tackle each day
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I pray for your favor today, and that you would guide every step I take.
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Your word says that you have predestined good works for me to walk in, show me those
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good works today, and direct my steps as I pursue you.
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I love you and rely on your guidance for everything I do.
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And Jesus' name, amen.
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Welcome to your meditative prayer on morning gratitude.
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Your goal for today's meditative prayer is morning gratitude, so just take a second
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Look for a comfortable and quiet place.
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A place where you're focused this morning can be on this moment of reflection.
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Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
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And as you exhale, release the thoughts shifting around in your head.
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We'll be meditating on Psalm 118 verse 24 from the King James Version.
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It says, this is the day which the Lord hath made.
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We will rejoice and be glad in it.
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Now, take a moment to pour out your adoration to God for blessing you with this day.
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God I praise you for this day and its possibilities for this opportunity.
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I praise you, the maker of this day and all others to come.
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But I worship you for giving me the ability to be glad and to rejoice in this day.
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I praise you, the creator of the heavens and the earth and everything in between.
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I know that you have created this day for me and given me a purpose within it.
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You see, each day is a new beginning.
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Sometimes that is seen as an opportunity and sometimes as a burden.
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Your perspective will affect your outcome.
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Outcomes of great joy and happiness are within your grasp.
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That is not to say there are no difficult days.
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Some days will be stifling and stressful, filled with shortcomings and setbacks.
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But let us now reflect for a moment on the times your choices were less than optimistic.
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Think on those situations where hardship got the best of you.
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Recent moments and circumstances in life that have been robbing you of your daily joy.
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Gather all those choices, decisions and thoughts and place them in the hands of Jesus.
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Confess to the Lord your feelings of apathy, sadness and discouragement and let the Holy
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Spirit minister to the areas of your heart where joy does not reign.
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My friends, take a moment now to dwell on previous mornings filled with joy and filled
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Remember how it felt to allow cheerfulness to prevail over sadness.
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How wonderful it was to go about your day with a smile in your heart.
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Think how infectious happiness can be.
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Those past situations where you chose to start your day on a positive note.
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Think God for the ability to feel gladness and to rejoice.
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And gift banks for the moments when happiness was greater than hopelessness.
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Think God for the blessings of past seasons of cheerfulness and contentment and for those
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And thank Him for the strength to choose joy and to keep choosing it day after day.
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And not forget, God is present and He is listening to you.
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He desires for you to live a life filled with joy and gladness.
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Jesus wants to turn your sorrow into joy and your mourning into dancing.
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So let Him pray for joy overwhelming, a joy that renews each day and asks the Holy
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Spirit to teach you to find joy even in the midst of sorrow.
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Ask Him to fill your heart with gladness beyond measure.
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Because remember, God has called us to live a life filled with joy and gladness.
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And even in the midst of hardship, happiness can be had.
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Do not be discouraged by past setbacks.
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You must remember there is always a choice and there is power in choosing.
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Your choice can and does affect your outcome.
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So choose joy for today and for every day to come.
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Choose the joy of the Lord and watch as that joy transforms your life.
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