Remembering our knowledge of God and His Word will help us to smile
in the most distressing of circumstances. Why? We know that there is nothing that can
separate us from God's love. (Romans 8:38) He has given us major promises and he
will fulfill them.
We are able to smile when we are distressed,
sorrowful, depressed or discouraged. If not smile, at least feel
hopeful. (Romans 15:13) We can proclaim, Thank you Lord for joy unspeakable and the peace that
surpasses all understanding. We know that the joy of the Lord is our strength, and He keeps us in perfect peace because we choose to keep our minds on Him.
I feel better immediately when I remember what I already know about the goodness of God. What about the times when I just don't
feel like remembering and quoting those truths? That's another story but one that is also
filled with Kingdom of God success. Christian hope is based on the spiritual facts that we know. No matter what it feels like, looks like, tastes like, sounds like or smells like, nothing is too hard for God. (Jeremiah 32:17)
In other words, when we choose to walk in our reborn spirits instead of in the flesh, we can experience hope again. This is the choice that we make over and over, until Jesus comes back. We can break out into a smile and have hope in difficult times, despite challenges.