Rejoice
always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the
will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1
Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV
What
is the will of God for my life? There is a will that God wants us to practice in
our lives. 1 Thessalonians tells us what the will of God is. It is simple.
1.
Rejoice always
2.
Pray continually
3.
Always give thanks
By
following these commands we will exhibit the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
1.
Rejoice always
The first command tells us to be joyful. This joy is not happiness. Happiness is external and dependent on circumstances. Our joy is from the Lord. It should not matter what goes on in our life.
Rejoice
in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
Philippians
4:4 ESV
Then
he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions
to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be
grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Nehemiah
8:10 ESV
The
people who were building the temple and the wall knew they needed strength and that
strength was joy from the Lord.
Restore
to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Psalm
51:12 ESV
David
knew when he had sinned and lost his joy.
2.
Pray continually
We
need to pray constantly. We need to live
in God's presence. this consciousness of God is with us. This can only be done through
prayer. Prayer is very important in our own life. We need to set aside a time to
be with God in prayer. God is waiting for us to pray. Create a time of prayer and
stick to it.
do
not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians
4:6 ESV
God
is waiting to hear our prayers about everything. Worry will only take away our joy.
Continue
steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians
4:2 ESV
When
we do not pray, we are saying to God that we do not need him.
And
he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose
heart.
Luke
18:1 ESV
Prayer
is timeless. A consistent month of prayer will bring changes in your life.
Therefore,
confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Elijah was a
man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and
for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth.
James
5:16-17 ESV
We
need to pray every day because it is the will of God. A deliberate attempt to seek
God will be rewarded.
Likewise
the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought,
but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
Romans
8:26 ESV
The
Holy Spirit will help us with prayer when we do not have the words.
The
Devil does not want us to pray. This is why it is hard to pray.
praying
at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep
alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Ephesians
6:18 ESV
We
need to pray for others, especially for people
3.
Always give thanks
give
thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1
Thessalonians 5:18 ESV
Even
when we do not get what we pray for or we are still waiting for it. We need to
thank God for failures and successes.
Enter
his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless
his name!
Psalm
100:4 ESV
Oh
give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
Psalm
107:1 ESV
Thank
God for the mountains and the valleys. God will see our grateful hearts.
Continue
steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians
4:2 ESV
So
they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank
you that you have heard me.
John
11:41 ESV
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