Wednesday, 25 June 2008

• Rejoicing With Those Who Rejoice

  from greekphysique

  You've all heard of a fair-weather friend; they are there only when times are good. But what about a FOUL-weather friend? See, I have a theory that some of us are better at crying with people who are crying (and have a harder life than we do) rather than celebrating the good things that happen to other people. I was once at a church where they got permission to build, and I remember vividly the pastor saying "Church, we need to learn how to celebrate!" That moment really affected my life; I realized that yes, we do need to learn to celebrate in the church and in all areas where God blesses us.

  But what about when others get blessed? When someone gets a job promotion, does it go to the praise list? Do we celebrate with them? Or do we leave it off the list for fear of offending those who are searching for a job? Church isn't just for the broken and battered; one day none of us will be broken and battered anymore (thank God!) and we need to know how to have church then too.

  So, tell me; do you have a problem not being envious or being happy enough when something good happens to a fellow Christian? Even if they don't deserve what just happened to them? Or you've had hard times lately? Just something to think about.

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