How many of you know someone who can be described as a “saved sour-puss?” They always have some problem to highlight that they are struggling with. Not to minimize people’s problems, but we all have problems to deal with. Often our problems are a test from God to help us grow.
In 1 Thessolonians 5:16-18 Paul writes to the believers there, “Always be joyful, Always keep praying, No matter what happens, be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” TLB I am sure the folks Paul was writing to had problems like we do. Arguably, their problems were more dire than we can imagine in the developed world of 2015.
Dear Lord, Help us remember Pauls words, and be Joyful and Thankful. Joyful because we are saved and we know you will support us through our problems, and Thankful in for this amazing gift. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
