Learning to Rejoice

I am learning to rejoice, Lord,

Whatever life may bring.

Whether in laughter or in tears

I’ll lift my voice and sing.

Life is filled with good and bad

And both must play their part,

So I must learn, through good or bad

To let praise fill my heart.

For though I may not like the pain,

There’s healing on the way

And one can’t truly celebrate

A joy that’s everyday.

So let the rain and heartache come,

But then take it away;

And let me lift my voice in praise

Which ever comes my way.

Philippians 4

¹¹ I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. ¹² I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. ¹³ I can do all this through him who gives me strength.