(1 Thessalonians 5:16 NKJV)\u00a0 Rejoice always…<\/p>\n
Are you going through tough times right now? Are you fearful about the current state of the world? Do you wonder what tomorrow will bring?<\/p>\n
What does God say we should do in the midst of all this? Rejoice always!<\/p>\n
God wants us to rejoice in everything, both good times and tough times. In victory and in trials, He wants us to rejoice!<\/p>\n
Further on, He says (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 NKJV)\u00a0 pray without ceasing, {18} in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.<\/p>\n
So we are to rejoice, pray and give thanks. This is so opposite what our flesh wants to do when we face struggles. In the natural, we want to cry, pout, ask God why this is happening to us and have a little pity party for ourselves.<\/p>\n
But God wants us to press into Him and pull our strength from Him! He wants us to pick ourselves up and move forward, even when it feels like we can’t get up.<\/p>\n
We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. (Philippians 4:13).<\/p>\n
We have not been left alone or abandoned. We are not orphans. We have a heavenly Father who loves us and wants us to cross the finish line with victory.<\/p>\n
Let’s learn how to rejoice, no matter what comes our way and watch how God works in our lives.<\/p>\n
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie<\/p>\n
Seven Seas Ministries
\nP.O. Box 272
\nBradford, RI 02808<\/p>\n
401-377-5400<\/p>\n
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