"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1st Thessalonians 5:16-18
What does it mean to rejoice always? It means to stay uplifted in God's truth. Rejoice, you've been forgiven! You've been redeemed, the goodness of God in sacrificing His son Jesus has saved you!
What does it mean to pray continually? It means to keep prayer and communion with God at the forefront of the mind at all times. It means staying aware of God going before you, God backing you, and God emanating Himself through you, and verbalizing this awareness (even if verbally) to Him constantly.
What does it mean to give thanks in all? It means to keep gratitude for God at such a high level that any momentary troubles are not worth comparing to future glory (2 Corinthians 4:17). It means looking forward to our return home and allowing that faith to overshadow present-time testing. Let's realize and even appreciate that our treasures are stored up in earthen jars of clay (2 Corinthians 4:7), so that God's power in us might become even more awe-inspiring (2 Corinthians 12:9).
God never fails. Let's praise Him for His character. Let's praise Him that He is ready to forgive. He is mighty to save.
What does it mean to rejoice always? It means to stay uplifted in God's truth. Rejoice, you've been forgiven! You've been redeemed, the goodness of God in sacrificing His son Jesus has saved you!
What does it mean to pray continually? It means to keep prayer and communion with God at the forefront of the mind at all times. It means staying aware of God going before you, God backing you, and God emanating Himself through you, and verbalizing this awareness (even if verbally) to Him constantly.
What does it mean to give thanks in all? It means to keep gratitude for God at such a high level that any momentary troubles are not worth comparing to future glory (2 Corinthians 4:17). It means looking forward to our return home and allowing that faith to overshadow present-time testing. Let's realize and even appreciate that our treasures are stored up in earthen jars of clay (2 Corinthians 4:7), so that God's power in us might become even more awe-inspiring (2 Corinthians 12:9).
God never fails. Let's praise Him for His character. Let's praise Him that He is ready to forgive. He is mighty to save.
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