Coloring Page and Devotion
When I Rejoice, It’s Because…
When I rejoice, it’s because The morning came again— Sunbeams spread across my floor Like mercy without end.
When I rejoice, it’s because The sparrow found her song, And even in the silence, I knew where I belong.
When I rejoice, it’s because The hurt did not define me, And grace, like gentle rain, Chose once more to remind me.
When I rejoice, it’s because The prayer I whispered low Was heard by One who answers In ways I’ll never know.
When I rejoice, it’s because I am redeemed of God. My tears watered my garden, He sent me a sunbeam.
When I rejoice, it’s because The broken things renew, God lovingly holds and heals, Abundant blessings not few.
When I rejoice, it’s because My heart, though worn, believes. He Strengthens with kindness— And weaves within me peace.
When I rejoice, it’s because I live, I’m loved, I’m saved. I am found, I’m heaven-bound. Gloriously in His ways.
Psalm 119:14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
🌸 Devotion: Rejoicing in His Ways
Rejoicing isn’t just a response—it’s a rhythm. It’s the soul’s way of dancing when the world says “sit still.” And when we rejoice in His ways, we’re not celebrating ease or comfort—we’re celebrating alignment. We’re saying, “Lord, Your path is better than my plan. Your truth is richer than my treasure.”
His ways are not always paved with petals. Sometimes they wind through wilderness, pause in waiting rooms, or echo in empty places. But even there, we rejoice—not because the road is smooth, but because the Guide is faithful. His testimonies are the trail markers that remind us: we’re not lost, we’re led.
To rejoice in His ways is to find delight in discipline, beauty in boundaries, and peace in purpose. It’s realizing that obedience isn’t a burden—it’s a blessing. Like a child who learns to walk by holding a parent’s hand, we find joy not in the steps, but in the One who steadies us.
And oh, how clever His ways are. He hides healing in hardship. He tucks wisdom into waiting. He wraps grace around grief. His ways are layered like honeycomb—sweet, structured, and strong. When we pause to notice, we find ourselves whispering, “This is better than I imagined.”
Rejoicing in His ways means we stop measuring life by outcomes and start measuring it by obedience. It’s not about what we gain—it’s about who we become. And every time we choose His way over our own, we grow a little more into the image of the One who walked it first.
So today, rejoice. Not because everything makes sense, but because His ways are good. Rejoice like a daisy in sunlight, like a sparrow in song, like a heart that knows it’s held. Rejoice because you’re walking with Him—and that, dear soul, is the richest thing of all.
Because when we rejoice in His ways, we’re not just walking—we’re worshiping.
💡 Tip of the Day
When faced with a decision, ask: “Which choice reflects His character?” Rejoicing begins when our steps mirror His heart.
📖 Scripture Recommendation
Isaiah 55:9 – For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways…
Proverbs 3:6 – In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Psalm 37:23 – The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord…
🙏 Matching Prayer
Lord, teach me to rejoice in Your ways—even when they stretch me, surprise me, or slow me down. Let my heart delight in Your testimonies, and my steps follow Your truth. Fill me with joy that doesn’t depend on circumstance, but on closeness to You. May I walk with wonder, obey with gladness, and trust with peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Susan Barker Nikitenko Sept. 5th, 2025© mbpmnmrmpbkbAnnaBenCop8887776
