"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus!"1 Thessalonians.5:16-18
We don't have to look far to come up with something to complain about. Like the Israelites in the desert, it is easy to wish that life would go back to the way it was. But, we can learn something during 2020 by studying the Apostle Paul's example.
He was brutally beaten, shipwrecked, hungry, naked, in prison and yet he challenged the church in Thessaloniki to rejoice always, pray continually and give thanks in ALL circumstances. Paul knew that the secret to true joy and contentment was a connection with Jesus! He wrote in Philippians 4:12-13, "I have learned the secret of being content....I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
This reaction doesn't come natural to me since I have become so accustomed to a very comfortable life. But, I believe that the challenges we are facing right now are an opportunity to gain a NEW PERSPECTIVE in our lives.
We have been given this season so we can:
REFLECT on the blessings in our lives.
RESET our priorities.
RENEW our faith in Jesus.
Will you join me in this journey empowered by the Holy Spirit?
Choosing Joy with you!
Patra Mueller
Family Life Minister
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