Rejoice, pray, and give thanks
Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, this article expounds the apostolic exhortation to "rejoice evermore, pray without ceasing, and give thanks," with particular application to married couples facing life's difficulties. Marcus defines spiritual rejoicing as a deep-seated, habitual cheerfulness arising from the heart that sustains contentment even in trials, offering biblical encouragement for maintaining joy across all life circumstances.
"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." I Thessalonians 5:16-18 This text applies to men and women, old and young, rich and poor, married and single people. Nevertheless, I make special application to those who are married because marriage is under attack these days. God's Word to married couples (and to every child of God in every circumstance) is "Rejoice evermore." Someone might say, "It's easy to...
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