RAWR

Many people like to put "RAWR" or some similar variations in their g-chat display name during exam times... I really don't understand what it means :P.. but I assume it is an expression of stress and frustrations that is created by the roughness of exams.

I like acronyms :D, so let's play:

Rejoice

Always

With

Robustness

Philippians 4 is such a great encouragement about rejoicing always and in all circumstances as the peace that comes from God will guard our minds and hearts in Christ Jesus. For sure times can get tough, but it is God's will for us to (1 Thess. 5:16-18) to rejoice always. As we grow closer to God it is undoubtedly that trials and challenges will come, but it is a pure joy (James 1:2).

We have to remember who we are, our identity in Christ. We were once objects of wrath (Eph. 2) and there are so many reasons why we deserve the wrath of God. But God is His mercy and grace has given us forgiveness, reconciliation, adoption to become His children, and daily He gives us more and more. Even the current suffering that we have can be considered grace, because God promises that He works for the good of those who love Him (Rom. 8:28).

Some people might not know the word "robustness". It is an engineering term after all! It means to keep constant and strong despite the external disturbance. So, we are to rejoice always despite the external circumstances affecting us.

To rejoice all the time is challenging, and it can only be done by the grace and providence from our Lord. There is victory in Christ, so let's rejoice in all circumstances.