Rejoice, Pray, And Rejoice Some More

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV; Rejoice and pray and rejoice some more for your Father in heaven has heard and answers.

Pray That We Might Love One Another

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 KJV; 1st Sunday in Advent; Pray that we would love one another that others might greet our Lord when he comes to take us home.

He Hears And Answers

Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.

                                                    (Psalm 28:6-9 KJV)

The Lord hears our prayers and answers! It may not always be the answer we anticipate or desire; but, He does answer. 

In good times and bad times the Lord is listening and watching. Way too often when things are going along quite smoothly for us, we tend to neglect communicating with God. But, when times get rough the prayer line and prayer chains get really active. 

He is our strength and our shield. He is our Savior. But, He is much more. His very presence lifts us up so that we might rejoice in His being. Do not neglect to speak to him often and to listen.

"Rejoice evermore.

Pray without ceasing.

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
                                                                                    (1 Thess 5:17-18)

God's Peace - Pr. J

Pray Without Ceasing

Pray without ceasing. (1 Thess 5:17 KJV)

Today we observe the National Day of Prayer. This day is but a reminder that we ought to pray, not just today; but, everyday. Whenever we find reason to rejoice, pray giving thanks to the Lord. When we grieve, pray for the comfort and peace that only God can give. When we are lost, pray that God would guide us back to the light.

God indeed answers our prayers when we pray according to his will. We may not always appreciate his answer. But, he does answer and it is according to his will for our good that he answers. 

So, not just on this National Day of Prayer; but, every day, we are to pray without ceasing whether it be prayers of sorrow or joy. No matter what the occasion; no matter what you are going through, good or bad, keep the conversation going with the God who loves you and cares for you and is with you always.

God's Peace - Pr. J