Rejoice List
In reading Philippians, Paul uses the word rejoice seven times. Sometimes as a reflection of what he is feeling, like in Phil 1:18 where he rejoices because “Christ is preached” no matter what. In another time he expresses confidence in what he will feel in the future, like Phil 1:19 where he says that he “will continue to rejoice” as a result of the disciples prayers and help. Yet in other occasions he encourages all the readers to “rejoice with me”, or “rejoice in the Lord always”, or as an empathic exhortation “I will say it again: rejoice!” So, I decided to take his advice and see what things that I can rejoice about. There were the obvious ones: salvation, family, church, country, etc. But I decided to concentrate in those things that were not so evident and yet fill me with joy. I have began to compile a list. This is what I have so far:
- A freshly manicured field in an almost-empty baseball stadium.
- Babies and toddlers. I am fascinated by how they may see the world.
- Late afternoon light, when all the colors seem to be sharper and more saturated
- When the wind hits the leaves on tall trees exposing the light colors underneath.
- Discovering a new fruit, especially if it is tangy.
- An inspiring political discourse that challenges me to be better.
- The words of the song “Viejo Mi Querido Viejo”, sung by singer/songwriter Piero.
- The US or the Colombian flag, when they are waving in the wind.
- Well harmonized voices singing gospel music.
- Chapter 15, of the Gospel of John.
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