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In this post, I want to discuss Paul's first instruction from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NASB - rejoice always. At first glance, this command seems easy enough. But if you don't understand what it means to rejoice - or to be joyful - you might think that Paul is telling us to stand around like grinning idiots. (But in light of recent news, would that even be so bad?) I still remember Bobby McFerrin's song, "Don't Worry, Be Happy". Man, did I get sick of listening to that song. But when you did (and I know you're humming it under your breath ;-) ), you couldn't help but smile a little bit.
