Good morning! Let us continue reading Apostle Paul’s final advice to the believers in Thessalonica. Have a wonderful day.

Bible verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 NLT

“¹⁶ Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. ¹⁸ Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

¹⁹ Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. ²⁰ Do not scoff at prophecies, ²¹ but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.  ²² Stay away from every kind of evil.”

Reflection

I often reflect on these verses. The key components that stand out for me are:

• Always be joyful
• Never stop praying
• Be thankful
• Test everything that is said
• Hold on to good
• Stay away from every kind of evil

Sisters and brothers, there is always room for the Lord to work in us and transform us. There will be times when joy seems hard and rare, but even in those seasons we must remember the hope we have in Christ Jesus alone that helps us to remain joyful. This world, the place you are, these conditions/circumstances, and our lives are temporary. While we are here let us hold on to the day we will see the Lord, but never forget the commission and the reason God chose you and calls you His own. Share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. Let us never stop praying or living for Christ.

Prayer

Father God, we thank you for your love toward us and your amazing grace. Thank you for sending your son Jesus to save us. Thank you for choosing us. Lord, forgive us of our sins (known and unknown). Lord, break our hearts for what breaks yours. Help us to be about the things that concern you. Equip us and lead us to live out our purpose with grace and mercy. Lord, help us to not be a hindrance to others, but let us be living examples of Christ working in us. Reveal areas in our lives where these verses need to be lived out, then help us to be obedient and humble enough to allow you to graciously transform us in these areas of our lives. Lord, keep working on us.

Lord, we pray for the woman who is missing in the Bahamas. We pray for her family who is searching and everyone who is seeking answers. Lord, let the truth be revealed and reunite her with her family.  Lord, we pray for all the missing and exploited. Lord, return them safely. Protecting them from harm and strengthen with your strength. Lord, heal those who have been suffering in pain, Lord give them relief. Touch those who have been battling cancer. Lord, comfort their hearts and give them peace. Lord, touch those who are grieving today and help them to feel your presence. Fill those empty spaces in their hearts with your love and begin to mend their minds and hearts. Lord, we pray for those in need of employment, or a new job with better working conditions, or need the work environment and/or colleagues to change. Lord, go with those who are working today and give them favor in their work environment. Bless us to be a light in this world and wherever we go today.

In Jesus name we pray, amen.

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