Rejoice, Pray, and Give Thanks

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1Th 5:16-18)

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Jesus said, "My yoke is easy and my burden is light". And yet our Scripture verse says, 'pray without ceasing...' What's that all about? I don't know about you but at first glance it seems a rather heavy burden to me.

Let's see. Our Scripture verse puts 'pray without ceasing' in a special place. It is cradled between 'Rejoice always' on one side and 'give thanks in all circumstances' on the other.

To pray without ceasing then is to set our hearts right in the midst of 'rejoicing always' and 'giving thanks in all circumstances'. It is here that we surrender all our cares to Jesus.

Not only is it a light load but it is also the place of joy in God's will for us. Our habits will change with practice. Let's pray.

Lord Jesus, Thank you for the place in our hearts and minds where we walk with you in love and mercy. Free us from trying to do this with our own frustrated efforts. We cannot do anything without you. Thank you for this teaching and help us to grow up in it. Amen.

"I am with you always." (see Mat 28:20 and Isa 41:10)

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