Always … constantly … in everything
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Wow what a rapid fire set of instructions. Rejoice ALWAYS. What an amazing thought – ALWAYS. Take the time to rejoice, to be joyful, to remind yourself of God’s goodness and grace and so encourage yourself. Rejoicing is not on the inside – it is expressed – it is powerful and infectious.
CONSTANTLY pray. Prayer is not a moment it is an attitude, a posture. We get to be prayerful through practicing the presence of God – a consistent, constant attitude that God is with us, leading us and as a result we are aware of His leading and so we prayer for His impact.
IN EVERYTHING give thanks. Thankfulness in everything in life is a critical posture that positions us with God. We come into His presence with praise and thanksgiving. We don’t thank God ‘for’ everything – not all things are from Him, but ‘in’ everything as we can find God in the midst of all situations.
This is God’s Will – what a thought, rejoicing, praying and giving thanks are God’s will! If you have ever wondered what God wants from you – then rejoice, pray and give thanks and you will begin to discern more of God’s will.
Father, help us to live in Your will by Rejoicing, Praying and giving thanks! – AMEN
Written by Ps. Richard Botta