Read Philippians 4:4-9

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

Say Together:

Rejoice in the Lord always! The Lord is near.

Talk About:

Think about a candle flickering in the darkness. Which would you rather focus on? The light or the dark? What does this passage say we should think about and focus on to help us be joyful?

Pray:

God of great joy: come and stay with us, Lord. Help us to open our hearts and feel your presence with us. Light of the world, come and comfort us. May we experience your great joy.
Amen.

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