Lent 2010 #16

​1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NRSV)


"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all
circumstances. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."


THOUGHTS


It is so easy to get caught up in the time of self doubt or to get
bogged down when thins seem to be coming apart. It is precisely at
these low point that Paul calls us to rejoice, to give thanks. How
can this be? It is Paul's reminder that we are never abandoned but
are always those who are called children of God by God's love for us
in Jesus Christ. We rejoice. We give thanks. We have hope.


PRAYER


Lord help me to remember and praise you in my times of joy and times
of sorrow, for you are always with me.

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Thoughts by participants in the Lutheran Student Association at the University of Maryland

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