1 Thessalonians 5 16 18 The Will of

1 Thessalonians 5: 16 -18

The Will of God in Christ for You: Work on Your • A JOYFUL Attitude— – The need for it For strength – Neh. 8: 10 Ø To abound in hope by believing – Rom. 15: 13 Ø To help others to be joyful – 2 Cor. 2: 3 Ø

The Will of God in Christ for You: Work on Your • A JOYFUL Attitude— – The need for it – The way to it Ø Only in the Lord – Phil. 4: 4 – Through His salvation – Psa. 21: 1 – Through His mercy – Psa. 31: 7 – Through His presence – Psa. 16: 11; Hb. 13: 5 – Through pleasing God – Ecc. 2: 26; 5: 20

The Will of God in Christ for You: Work on Your • A JOYFUL Attitude— – The need for it – The way to it Only in the Lord – Phil. 4: 4 Ø Read & feed on God’s word daily – Jer. 15: 16 Ø Meditate upon teachings of Christ – John 15: 11 Ø Meditate upon teaching of apostles – 1 Jn. 1: 4 Ø Spend time with brethren – 2 Cor. 7: 13 Ø Lead others to Christ – 1 Th. 2: 19 -20; Lk. 15: 6 Ø Sing praises of joy to God – Psa. 71: 23 Ø

The Will of God in Christ for You: Work on Your • A JOYFUL Attitude— • A PRAYERFUL Attitude— – The need for it To find mercy & grace to help in time of need – Heb. 4: 14 -16 Ø To find forgiveness of sins – 1 John 1: 9 Ø To find the peace of God – Phil. 4: 6 -7 Ø To unburden the soul – 1 Pet. 5: 7 Ø

The Will of God in Christ for You: Work on Your • A JOYFUL Attitude— • A PRAYERFUL Attitude— – The need for it – The way to it Have set times to create the habit of praying – Example of David & Daniel (Psa. 55: 17; Dan. 6: 10) Ø Pray on important occasions – Luke 6: 12 -13 Ø Pray in trying circumstances – Acts 16: 25 Ø Pray on the spur of the moment – Neh. 2: 4 -5 Ø

The Will of God in Christ for You: Work on Your • A JOYFUL Attitude— • A PRAYERFUL Attitude— • A THANKFUL Attitude— – The need for it Ingratitude is displeasing to God— 2 Tim. 3: 1 -5; Rom. 1: 18 -21 Ø Christians should have an attitude of gratitude – Thankful to the Father – Col. 1: 3, 12 -14; 3: 17 – Abounding in thanksgiving – Col. 2: 7 – A part of our adornment – Col. 3: 12 -15 – Overflowing in our prayers – Col. 4: 2 Ø

The Will of God in Christ for You: Work on Your • A JOYFUL Attitude— • A PRAYERFUL Attitude— • A THANKFUL Attitude— – The need for it Ingratitude is displeasing to God— 2 Tim. 3: 1 -5; Rom. 1: 18 -21 Ø Christians should have an attitude of gratitude Ø Thankfulness in prayers is key to: – Overcoming anxiety – Phil. 4: 6 – Obtaining the peace of God – Phil. 4: 6 -7 Ø

The Will of God in Christ for You: Work on Your • A JOYFUL Attitude— • A PRAYERFUL Attitude— • A THANKFUL Attitude— – The need for it – The way to it Ø Remember all things can work together for our good – Rom. 8: 28 – We can glory in tribulation – Rom. 5: 3 -5 – We can rejoice in persecution – Mt. 5: 10 -12 – We can rejoice in trials – James 1: 2 -4

The Will of God in Christ for You: Work on Your • A JOYFUL Attitude— • A PRAYERFUL Attitude— • A THANKFUL Attitude— – The need for it – The way to it Remember all things can work together for our good – Rom. 8: 28 Ø Remember all good gifts come from God – James 1: 17 Ø Make it your custom to thank God, like Daniel – Daniel 6: 10 Ø

The Will of God in Christ for You: Work on Your Rejoice always Pray always Give thanks always Rejoice without ceasing Pray without ceasing Give thanks without ceasing In everything rejoice In everything pray In everything give thanks

The Will of God in Christ for You: Be a Faithful Christian • Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 20: 31 • Repent of your sins – Luke 13: 3 • Confess your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10: 32 • Be immersed in water – Mark 16: 16 – Sins are forgiven – Acts 2: 38 – Added to His church – Acts 2: 47 – Registered in heaven – Hebrews 12: 23 • Faithfully obey the will of God – James 1: 25