In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesu. And we anchor and expand our sense of Oneness with Source by following the example of Jesus Christ and giving thanks-not just for blessings already received, but for the certainty that blessings will always flow, so long as we are open to receiving them. Verse (Click for Chapter) King James Bible Jesus answered and said unto them, This. We “pray without ceasing” by remaining in careful and conscious alignment with our own Christ Presence, so that our source for all things is always the spiritual Source of love and enlightenment that is always available to us. Be careful for nothing but in every thing by prayer and supplication. We rejoice when we stop feeling like victims or outcasts, and instead fully embrace the rich possibilities of this life experience. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. So Paul offers three clear directives: rejoice, pray and give thanks. If youre feeling discouraged, you might pray something. If, on the other hand, we act obediently but harbor negative thoughts, those thoughts will express in our life experience. In Psalms 118:29, the Bible says: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good And they sang. If our minds are properly aligned to the divine energy of our indwelling Christ, our actions will unfailingly express that energy. The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth. What’s important to note is that Paul, like Jesus, is less concerned with actions taken than with thoughts held in mind. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17). In this concluding exhortation, he sums up clearly, simply and profoundly how to do that. It concerns very basic questions of faith and, especially, questions of how to live one’s life while awaiting the coming of Christ consciousness that Paul preached. This letter, written by Paul from Corinth to the fledgling church in Thessalonica, is the earliest of his known writings. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17).
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