by David Gosa Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 How many of you have had a crisis or concerns in your life? If we are honest with ourselves the answer is YES. What is the first thing that we probably do when confronted with a crisis? If you are like me you probably panic first then pray. All generations have had their own crisis to deal with. My grandparents generation was the Great Depression and World War Two, my parents generation was the Vietnam War, my generation was the 9/11 attack, our kids generation was COVID. During all these events the power of prayer guided people and our Nation. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says we should Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. As Paul states in the book of Thessalonians we need to make sure that we pray all the time, whether we are in a crisis or concern, or when things are going really well. So, next time you are confronted with a crisis or concern, or are experiencing greatness in your day, take a moment and pray to God to guide you through your day of concern or greatness. For today’s prayer, please pray the Lord’s Prayer.
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About the AuthorsThe authors of this Lenten devotional are all staff members of Zion Lutheran Church & School of Wayside. They have answered the call to preach and teach the good news of salvation to both the young and the old of the school and congregation. This group of believers have a strong faith rooted in the Word. They are all members of the church professing the Christian faith and are excited to share their love of Jesus with you during this season. Archives
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