“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
Our lives as followers of Jesus Christ are intended to have the habit of always rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks in all things. How can we expect to be always joyful? No matter what happens in our lives, even in the most difficult circumstances can we be joyful in what God has done and promised to us. How can this be? It can be by abiding with God in continual communication, always praying. This doesn't mean that we are 100% of the time on our knees in formal prayer. It means that whatever is going on, we are in communication by thought or words or song with God who is there helping. The result will be a desire to rejoice in the most difficult times for God is carrying out His plan for our lives. And we are to give thanks in all circumstances. God is here with us and we can be thankful about that. It takes work and commitment but with a joyfulness in God and with regular communication and depending on Him, we find giving thanks a natural reaction. And, after all it is God's will that we do this because we are in Christ Jesus.
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