Subject: Rejoice Always!

Dear Families,


November is a special time for many families. With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, many people are thinking about things for which they are grateful. We often are thankful for the many blessings we have—a home, family, food, health, etc. These things are often overlooked, yet they show us the way God wants to take care of His children.

 

As God’s people, all of us will have many things to be thankful for, yet we also know that we will encounter trials and tests in life. Each of us encounters, almost regularly, situations and plans that do not work out the way we desired. Can we be thankful for these discomforts, unpleasant experiences, and even hard tribulations?

In this Message of the Month, Gabriel Cleator gives a stirring reminder of why it is crucial that believers rejoice always and in all things. Rejoicing and giving thanks is easy to do when things are going well or when we are enjoying life! Yet, as Gabriel shows us in God's Word, believers are commanded to rejoice always through the power of God's Spirit, no matter the situation.

As you and your family gather during these holiday seasons, remember the blessings God has given you! We trust you will be encouraged to "Rejoice Always" and praise the Lord for everything He is, allows, and does! 


In Christ,


The Family Conferences Team

Do you long to walk in constant fellowship with God all throughout the day? Does your heart hunger to know the presence of the Lord in a deeper way, even when you are facing trials and difficulties? Do you desire to experience the Lord’s joy in the midst of pain? In God’s simple command to give thanks in everything, we are given a powerful key to walking in unbroken fellowship with Him and experiencing the joy only He can give!

In his book, Always and In Everything, Gabriel Cleator explores the theme of giving thanks in everything throughout the Scriptures. Using illustrations from the lives of Christians in the past, testimonies from Scripture, and stories from his own life, Gabriel shows how rejoicing in all circumstances can revolutionize your walk with God. Gaberiel's book is available at the IBLP store.