Cheer Up!

I Thessalonians 5:16-18

I. Constant Rejoicing – v. 16 cp Philippians 4:4

A. We are to rejoice no matter what we are experiencing.

B. There are always many reasons for us to rejoice.

C. Our ability to rejoice comes from the Lord. cp Galatians 5:22

II. Ceaseless Prayer – v. 17

A. Pray privately. – Matthew 6:6

B. Pray with the family.

C. Pray with God’s people. – Acts 1:13…; 4:24…; 12:12

D. Keep on praying!

“Not uninterrupted but constantly recurring.”

Note: Pray at all times, in all places, about all things and for all people.

III. Continuous Thanksgiving – v.18

A. The ungodly are unthankful. – Romans 1:21

B. One of the marks of a true believer is a heart filled with gratitude to God.

C. By the grace of God we can learn to be thankful in all things.

Conclusion - This is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you:

Ø Constant rejoicing - “Rejoice always.”

Ø Ceaseless prayer - “Pray without ceasing.”

Ø Continuous thanksgiving - “In everything give thanks.”