Good reminder!!! As Christians, we always have plenty to rejoice about!
For me, focusing on what God has done in my life, what He is doing, all that He has given me--salvation, eternal security, eternal LIFE! It's easy to focus on the evil in this world, but we have to keep in mind that our God is sovereign, meaning that He has accomplished and will accomplish His good plans.
Jesus triumphed over sin and Satan and hell, and He will set up His kingdom as King of kings and Lord of lords! We have this to look forward to as well as eternity in heaven with Him where there will be no more suffering. In the meantime, God supplies all our needs in this life and gives us His joy and peace.
For these reasons, we CAN rejoice in Him!
Philippians 4:4-9--Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise — dwell on these things. Do what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.