- Latisha Lambert
- Mar 24
- 2 min read
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
"16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.:
If you’ve ever wondered what God's perfect will is for you, this passage sums it up in three powerful verses. God desires for us to experience and express real joy—not just sometimes, but always. His will is for us to live life as He intended, filled with His joy. However, experiencing joy can be difficult when so many emotions compete for our attention. True joy comes from the Lord, and when we reflect on His goodness, our hearts should be filled with overwhelming gratitude. We can carry joy and rejoice always if we keep our focus on Jesus.
God also wants us to stay in constant communication with Him through prayer. He desires not only to hear from us but also to speak to us. When we intentionally seek Him in prayer, we invite the Holy Spirit to comfort, uplift, encourage, strengthen, refresh, heal, and deliver us. Maintaining a strong connection and relationship with God should always be a priority.
Additionally, God calls us to express gratitude and be thankful regardless of our circumstances. Though this may seem challenging, it is not impossible. When we find even one thing to be thankful for, our perspective shifts from negativity to a focus on the positive. Too often, we take life’s necessities for granted until we no longer have them. God doesn’t want us to fixate on our circumstances because He is in control. When we maintain the right attitude in difficult situations, He is glorified.
We can be thankful in any situation because we trust that God works all things together for our good. His will for us is clear: rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and live a life of gratitude—no matter what we experience in life.