1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
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“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, KJV) These three short commands come near the close of Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians, in a section where he…
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In our fast-paced, goal-oriented society, it is easy to lose sight of what truly matters. The call to rejoice, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all things can sometimes feel out of place amidst the noise of our daily lives. The Apostle Paul, writing to the Thessalonians…
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Heavenly Father, With grateful hearts, we come before You today, reflecting on the profound wisdom found in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, which reminds us to "Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning…
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