I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Pastor Keone Give Thanks I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Pastor Keone

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Commands for continuous or recurring activity God’s will for all beleivers

1 Thessalonians 5:16 16 Be joyful always;

1 Thessalonians 5:16 16 Be joyful always; Joy is not self-generated, but rather a fruit of the Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:16 16 Be joyful always; Joy is not self-generated, but rather a fruit of the Spirit. Joy does not spring from one’s circumstances, but rather God’s providence

James 1:2-4 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Romans 5:3-5 3 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 17 pray continually;

1 Thessalonians 5:17 17 pray continually; Prayer should be like a hacking cough, screen saver and lock screen.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 17 pray continually; Prayer should be like a hacking cough, screen saver and lock screen. Prayer is fellowship with God that allows us to hear what He says.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 17 pray continually; Prayer should be like a hacking cough, screen saver and lock screen. Prayer is fellowship with God that allows us to hear what He says. Prayer may not always change the situation, but prayer can change us to see things from God’s point of view.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 17 pray continually; Prayer should be like a hacking cough, screen saver and lock screen. Prayer is fellowship with God that allows us to hear what He says. Prayer may not always change the situation, but prayer can change us to see things from God’s point of view. PC: free time to hear from God

1 Thessalonians 5:18 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Challenges us to trust in God’s love and sovereignty

Challenges us to trust in God’s love and sovereignty 1 Thessalonians 5:18 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Challenges us to trust in God’s love and sovereignty Romans 8:28 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Challenges us to trust in God’s love and sovereignty 1 Thessalonians 5:18 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Challenges us to trust in God’s love and sovereignty Ingratitude is a symptom of unbelief Romans 1:21 21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.

Our willingness to give thanks is influenced by our joyful attitude and continual prayer. Joy for what God is doing in us and around us Hearing what God is speaking to us or changing our hearts to match His We give thanks because we trust in His unfailing love and sovereignty.