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The adverbs are radical:… In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. We made it to the end of 2017. Rejoice Always, Pray without Ceasing 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you…this is our text. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. The Apostle Paul affirmed the significance of prayer, and wrote in one of the epistles, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing , give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). 15 See that no one returns evil for evil; rather, always seek what is good [both] for each other and for all. What are they? Your shoulders rise, chest out. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. It is not merely that he encourages us to act in certain ways—to do good, to rejoice, to pray, to give thanks—no, he wants more, he wants us to Did you read that? (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Be “Focused” in all these three areas—rejoice, pray, and give thanks. (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18) Take a deep breath. And verse 18 says, "In everything give thanks." This type of living can be life-changing! Test everything; retain what is good. Let me bid you an early happy New Year. Cross references. Verse 17. Always Evermore Joy Joyful Rejoice Times. Her little girl bounced into the room and stood for a moment to listen. In everything give thanks. When writing to Christians in the city of Thessalonica, the Apostle Paul instructs them, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thess. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. OUR Lord spake the parable of the widow and the unjust judge to teach us that men ought to pray always and not faint. Pray Without Ceasing. Oct 22, 2020 - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV) 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Be at peace among yourselves. One day the reading comes from I Thessalonians 5:16-19. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ESV: English Standard Version 2016 Version “Rejoice always. 16 (A)Rejoice always, 17 (B)pray without ceasing, 18 (C)give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. WELCOME AND OVERVIEW. And verse 18 says, "In everything give thanks." Read full chapter Cross references It means that over and over, always, repeatedly, without fail, when I get on my knees, you are in my prayer. “Pray without ceasing . Always and everything.In its entirety, the passage reads, “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks. • Rejoice always (verse 16) • Pray without ceasing (verse 17) • Give thanks (verse 18) • Do not quench the Spirit (verse 19) • Test all teachings (verses 20–21) • Avoid evil (verse 22) These exhortations are a great reminder to all Christians. 5:16-18, ESV). To pray without ceasing is to give thanks in all circumstances. 16 v Rejoice always, 17 w pray without ceasing, 18 x give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 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