Why Am I Not Rejoicing?

Scripture Psalms 68:3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before God; Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly.

Observation: Maybe it’s because I’m not righteous, that is why I’m not glad or rejoicing. How can I not be happy that I have eternal life and that my God is always with me? A day doesn’t go by that I feel sad or anxious. I’m engulfed with my life here on earth and spend so much time not thinking of my Lord. I worry, my thoughts are full of anger then of love, how can I rejoice, even though I have been given the greatest gift. A righteous person wouldn’t be like this, a righteous person would be thinking of what is right. I’m not rejoicing because I’m not focused on the one that would bring me joy even though He is right here with me.

Application: I’m called to be righteous, a child of the King and I need to act that way. My thoughts need to be directed towards my Lord and not the things of this world. I’m only here for a short time and God has given me a job to do, a job that will glorify Him and bring me joy. I’m here to share the love of the Lord with others and to lead them to His grace. I need to realize what a privilege God has given me and I need to rejoice in that, because that is what a righteous man would do.

Prayer: My Lord open your servant’s eyes to what You desire for Him. Make me righteous, use this time you have blessed me with to glorify your name. May I rejoice and be glad each day that I am yours and may that gladness spill onto others around me. Help me stay focused on you and not this world I’m surrounded with. I love you my Lord draw me close.