Be
joyful always;
pray
continually; give
thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. [1]
In 1 Thessalonians 5 God’s Spirit
uses the Apostle Paul to instruct us in what we are to do throughout our lives. He tells
us to pray continually. That is a stiff and all-encompassing command. But I
believe the next command is even more demanding in these last days. We are
entering times of great crises. We will be driven to our knees by many alarming
circumstances. And yet we are commanded to give thanks in the midst of all of the problems
that we see. For all of us that requires great faith. We have to trust that
God is on the throne and that His will will ultimately be accomplished on earth
as it is in heaven. These two commands, “Pray continually,” And “Give
thanks in all circumstances” are the key to perseverance in rejoicing. May I suggest that you try to spend an entire day thanking God every time you pray, even if you are upset about what you are praying for.
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