Happy Wednesday!  Sisters and brothers,today’s devotion ends our reading in 2 Thessalonians. Join me as we read chapter three verses 16 through 18.

Bible verse – 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18 NLT

“16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.

17 HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING—PAUL. I DO THIS IN ALL MY LETTERS TO PROVE THEY ARE FROM ME.

18 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.”

Reflection

In our prior readings, it was implied that people were writing letters and falsely stating they were written by Apostle Paul. Apostle Paul was so disturbed by it, that he felt a need to note what the letter looked like in his own hand writing.

Apostle Paul wrote a lot of points and words of encouragement in his 2nd letter to the Thessalonians. In his closing, he focused on peace and grace.

Sisters and brothers, may that same peace and grace be with you today and throughout the year.

• “may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation”

• “may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all”

Prayer

Father God, we thank you for the words Apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonian believers/church. We thank you for opening our eyes to areas in our own lives where we need to grow and develop. We are grateful for the continued work that you are doing within us. Lord, please keep working on us. Lord, while you are working on us allow your peace to overflow in every detail and situation of our lives. Remind us of who You are – Alpha and Omega, Redeemer, Savior, Source of our salvation, Healer, Comforter, Way Maker, Prince of Peace, etc. Help us to trust who You say You are – “I Am“. Lord, You are enough. Thank you for your endless grace. Continue to transform your church to be the believers that you have called us to be. Lord, we lift up the United States of America and we ask that you continue to work to unify our country in the knowledge of who you are, in your truth and in your love. Let us be a nation that serves you and follows after you. Lord, we pray for the leaders of this nation, our states, our legal systems, and communities and we ask that you remind them that you are God, and humble each of their hearts, minds, and actions. Let them align to your will and purpose. Lord, we pray for leaders and communities around the world. Lord, cease the wars, heal those countries and families that have been devastated by them. Lord, we pray for resources for families who are need of finances, food, medical treatment and shelter.  Lord, continue to work in us and lead us. May we be the light in the dark and in conversations we have with or about others. Lord, we pray for your justice to reign, for your protection to shield the innocent, your comfort to be felt by those who need you, and for your peace to surround us today. In Jesus name, amen.

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