How do we rejoice in the Lord when there is so much darkness around us?

Lord, it takes courage for us to be strong in you when all around us the world is dark. It takes great faith to believe that our situations will not stay, but will come to pass. Lord, we are thankful that you are living on the inside of us and therefore, we are able to rejoice, to break forth in singing and dancing, despite our situations. Lord, we will trust you for deliverance, for healing, for restoration in every area of our lives, because we know that you are able. Thank you, Lord!