One of the greatest challenges to practising celebration arises when we’re called to rejoice in the ways God has blessed others, which can stir feelings of envy and resentment. At other times, we hold back from celebrating, unsure how to embrace joy in a world marked by pain and suffering. Yet celebration isn’t something to avoid because of the world’s suffering—it’s something we desperately need because of it.
Read MoreWe all have a built-in negativity bias — our brains are wired to feel negative emotions more strongly, dwell on them longer, and remember them more vividly. No wonder joy can feel out of reach sometimes. And yet, Scripture commands us to rejoice always. This is where the discipline of celebration comes in: it’s a way to push back on our negativity bias and train ourselves to actually notice and embrace joy.
Read MoreCelebration isn’t mere indulgence—it’s a vital spiritual discipline where we remember the good God has done so we can rest in the good He will do. This practice is rooted in how Scripture reveals God — not as an angry, distant figure, but as the happiest being in the universe.
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