Be Thankful. Week 2 – Prayer With Gratitude

<p class="p1">Last minute advice is usually brief, authoritative and to the point. How can I live as an authentic Christian? Assuming his audience is actually Born Again with the Spirit of God living in them, the Apostle Paul gives some excellent last minute advice in his letter to the Greek Christians who live in the city of Thessaloniki. He is specifically addressing their personal relationship with God and how to maintain a rich, authentic Christian life. This advice addresses what is so often wrong about our Christian witness, namely, unchristian attitudes, speech and behaviours. Paul tells Believers everywhere:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="s1"><b><i>¹⁶</i></b></span><i>Always be joyful. </i><span class="s1"><b><i>¹⁷</i></b></span><i>Never stop praying. </i><span class="s1"><b><i>¹⁸</i></b></span><i>Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. </i><span class="s1"><b><i>¹⁹</i></b></span><i>Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. (1Thess. 5:16-19)</i></p>