Are you counting how many days since the government’s shelter-at-home order? When our activity is limited mostly at home, we no longer feel that we are free and relaxed. Suddenly we find that we lost the freedom of traveling, visiting others, gathering for worship, or being with friends.

How can we stay happy and not gloomy? Paul set himself as an example: he was able to keep on rejoicing whether he was in prison or in palace, in prosperity or in adversity, in good health or in sickness. “Take it to the Lord in prayer” is his key teaching.