1 Thessalonians 5 ~ Praying Scripture

Please read 1 Thessalonians 5.

Meditate on verses 16-18.

Rejoice always;

pray without ceasing;

in everything give thanks,

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Do you want to know God’s will for your life?  God specifically tells you three things to do in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.  It is God’s will for you to always rejoice, to unceasingly pray, and to give thanks in everything.  You learned in 1 Thessalonians 4:3 that your sanctification is also God’s will for your life.  Obeying the commands to rejoice, pray, and give thanks will expedite your process of becoming more and more pure and holy, more and more like Jesus.

Pray 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 over yourself and those for whom you are standing guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“God of peace, sanctify _________ and me entirely. 

May our spirit, soul, and body be preserved complete,

without blame at Your coming, Lord, Jesus Christ. 

Father, You are faithful; You have called us,

and You will bring it to pass.

In Your name, Jesus~”

(Sanctify means to separate from profane things and dedicate to God.)