Forgiveness is not a one-time event. Over and over again we will be reminded of our hurts and over and over again we must still choose forgiveness. When we remember our hurts and offenses we must take control of those thoughts so that they will not take control of our mind.

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The word Joy or Rejoice is mentioned sixteen times in these four chapters. Paul did not pen these words alone, they were God inspired by the Holy Spirit. You can find many verses in the Old Testament with the word rejoice. There is a primary Hebrew word for rejoice, it is 'simhah', which has as its root meaning, "to shine, to be bright." So the biblical phrase Rejoice in the Lord could well be translated Brighten up in the Lord always; and again I say brighten up!

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Jewish people believe that God keeps two books for the coming year: one includes the names of those who will die within the next year, and the other contains the names of those who will live for one more year. During the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Jewish people pray that God will write their names in the Book of Life, meaning that they will live another year. They have no assurance that God will do so.

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