Tuesday mornings are prayer line days; and one of my sisters and I work it together. Because we were both given the name Beverly by different mothers, Tuesdays have become known as Bev and Bev’s day. Today was my turn to serve as moderator, and the scripture reference – Psalm 118:24 – reminded us that each day we should be joyful. With anti-joy events and situations swirling near and far, a reflective person might just ask, “Why? What have I or what have we to be joyful about with the world, our world in its present condition? If we should feel anything, it ought to be consternation, confusion, despair and fear.” That may well be the case for nonbelievers. But Christians are believers in God’s sovereignty, and with that belief system, we can face each day He awakens us to with a certainty that He is still in control. Yes, our circumstances may not be the best; the world may be in total disarray; it may seem wrong is indeed on the throne; and righteousness kneels before it in submission. But the fact that a new day dawned, not because of anything mankind did to make that happen, but because God Himself brought it forth one more time, is reason for joy. For the God who made the day and has shaped it to His will in that making owns what He has made. What joy! What comfort! What peace abounds in that understanding. Believers can rejoice and be glad, no matter what. “This is the day the Lord has made!”