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I Thessalonsians 5:16-18


"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.


 


God did not promise a fairy tale ending. He didn't promise a life full of lollie pops and gum drops.


 


He did give us words to live by... and to me they seem challenging...


 


The Message says it this way...


Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.


 

thanks for the reminder. it's hard to do this in times like Nashville is having now with the passing of the flood waters. I'm thankful because my home was spared. but, many were not so fortunate. let us all, who can, be the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need - in Nashville, and to the ends of the earth.
-Peace

Thanks for the reminder. I don't pray enough, and I'm definitely not always joyful and thankful. It seems like that is a constant struggle for me. I need to be happy with my circumstances. God did not promise an easy life with Him! He actually promised us that it would be hard, but when times get hard, we know that means that God is wanting us to trust in Him more! Someone I know writes the word "PRAY" on his hand and marks throughout the day how many times he has prayed. I think that is such a good idea! It reminds him to pray and is a good conversation starter when he comes across people that aren't Christians! This week, let's really try to live up to the challenge of praying CONTINUOUSLY, being joyful ALL THE TIME, and thanking God NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! Thanks again Janna Beth!