Be Joyful, Be Prayerful, Be Thankful | Rachel Phillips

Title: Be Joyful, Be Prayerful, Be Thankful
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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Paul closes his first letter to the Thessalonians with a benediction challenging them. In it, it says Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Our joy, prayers, and thankfulness should not fluctuate with our circumstances. While that might be easy to say, it's hard living out sometimes. Be joyful, be prayerful, and be thankful- often goes against our natural inclination. But when we consciously decide to do God's will, we will begin to have a new perspective on these things.

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