This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it - Psalm 118:24.
I.This is the day the Lord has made
Each day is a gift of God for us and another day has come not by chance, but by His grace. Let us remember what God has done and find fresh strength in His presence each day.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights." — James 1:17. Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness - Lamentations 3:22–23. In God we boast all day long, And praise Your name forever - Psalm 44:8.
2. Let us rejoice
Rejoicing always is the will of God for us. Let us rejoice always as our joy does not depend on our circumstances but depend on the One who holds our tomorrow.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.- 1 Thessalonians 5:17. The joy of the Lord is your strength - Nehemiah 8:10. Let my mouth be filled with Your praise And with Your glory all the day - Psalm 71:8. O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker - Psalm 95:6. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble - Matthew 6:34. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! - Philippians 4:4.
3. Be glad in it
Let us be glad and start each day by praising god, by meditating His word and by praying to God.
The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad - Psalm 97:1. Fear not, O land; Be glad and rejoice, For the Lord has done marvelous things! - Joel 2:21. The Lord has done great things for us and we are glad - Psalm 126:3. Be glad then, you children of Zion, And rejoice in the Lord your God - Joel 2:23. But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy! - Psalm 5:11.
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom - Psalm 90:12.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for this new day that is made by You. We rejoice, praise and worship You with a glad heart. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.