11.16.12 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 Gratefulness

1 Thessalonians 5

Further, my brothers and sisters,

rejoice in the Lord!

4 Rejoice in the Lord always.

I will say it again: Rejoice!

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

since as members of one body you were called

to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of

Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and

admonish one another with all wisdom through

psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit,

singing to God with gratitude in your

hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word

or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through him.

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord

Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given

us new birth into a living hope through the

resurrection of Jesus Christ from the

dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can

never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance

is kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith

are shielded by God’s power until the coming

of the salvation that is ready to be

revealed in the last time.

6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now

for a little while you may have had to suffer

grief in all kinds of trials. 8 Though you

have not seen him, you love him; and

even though you do not see him now, you

believe in him and are filled with an

inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are

receiving the end result of your faith, the

salvation of your souls.

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually,

18 give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God’s will for you

in Christ Jesus.

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but

in every situation, by prayer and

petition, with thanksgiving, present

your requests to God. 7 And the peace

of God, which transcends all

understanding, will guard your hearts

and your minds in Christ Jesus.

• Prioritize Thanksgiving in your prayers

• Ask God to sensitize you to complaining

• Utilize Spiritual Songs

• Thank people who bless you

• Reflect on those less fortunate than you

• Hang around grateful people