Always, Continually, All the Time

by | Aug 19, 2021 | Morning Devotions

Verse: 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. Devotion Three words stick out to me as I read this: Always, Continually, and All. Together they drive a point...

Repaying Good for Evil

by | Aug 18, 2021 | Morning Devotions

‭Verse: 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:15‬ ‭ESV “See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.” Devotion‭ In verse 15, Paul reminds the Thessalonians that they should not pay evil for evil. Instead of retaliating, they...

Getting a Checkup

by | Aug 17, 2021 | Morning Devotions

Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:14  And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.   Devotion In this section where Paul is closing his letter to the Thessalonians, he...

Challenging Advice from Those Who Love You Most

by | Aug 16, 2021 | Morning Devotions

Verse: ‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:12-13‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.” Devotion On the first...

Amazing Grace

by | Aug 14, 2021 | Morning Devotions

Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build...